Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy

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Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy is an elementary school in Detroit, Michigan, serving 380 students from kindergarten to 8th grade. The school faces significant challenges, including an overwhelmingly African American student population, extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, and consistently low test scores well below state averages.

The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 445 out of 1,153 Michigan elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 1,108 out of 1,486 schools in 2023-2024. This decline is accompanied by a drop in the school's SchoolDigger star rating, from 3 stars to just 1 star. Compared to nearby schools like Detroit Achievement Academy and Bates Academy, Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy performs significantly worse on metrics such as test scores, chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic status of the student population.

The high rates of chronic absenteeism, low socioeconomic status, and variability in funding may be contributing to the school's poor academic performance. However, the data suggests that there is room for improvement, as the school's previous 3-star rating indicates that it has the potential to perform better with the right support and interventions. Addressing the underlying issues and learning from the successes of nearby schools could be key to improving the educational experience for the students at Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy.


Detail:

Public, Magnet, Charter K-8

 16827 Appoline St
       Detroit, MI  48235-4205


(313) 341-4944

District: Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1108th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,149 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  42.2 Help
Number of students:  380

Racial breakdown:

African American:
98.9%
Two or more races:
0.8%
Hispanic:
0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.8% Help


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Compare Details Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy ranks worse than 74.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.59. (See more...)
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Compare Details Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy ranks worse than 55.5% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.18. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (98.9%), two or more races (0.8%), Hispanic (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy is 42.2. (See more...)
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Compare Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy employs 9 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy is $14,149.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy 1108th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy 498th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy 426th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 71.75 397th 1545 74.3%
2007 71.73 400th 1565 74.4%
2008 79.73 216th 1577 86.3%
2009 83.72 106th 1589 93.3%
2010 82.17 79th 1552 94.9%
2011 75.44 334th 1552 78.5%
2012 67.11 491st 1566 68.6%
2013 48.97 863rd 1563 44.8%
2014 54.75 742nd 1533 51.6%
2015 30.09 1157th 1580 26.8%
2016 45.24 866th 1548 44.1%
2017 65.23 418th 1466 71.5%
2018 41.72 910th 1448 37.2%
2019 62.01 484th 1408 65.6%
2021 55.47 445th 1153 61.4%
2022 13.73 1167th 1344 13.2%
2023 25.24 1070th 1470 27.2%
2024 23.59 1108th 1486 25.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.20 650th 1397 53.5%
2019 80.53 110th 1134 90.3%
2021 68.38 171st 749 77.2%
2022 23.28 887th 1099 19.3%
2023 32.92 906th 1350 32.9%
2024 29.33 1008th 1381 27.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.13 774th 1443 46.4%
2019 51.37 546th 1171 53.4%
2023 37.79 796th 1321 39.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.44 993rd 1446 31.3%
2019 58.65 450th 1196 62.4%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.18 52nd 475 89.1%
2019 86.62 14th 212 93.4%
2021 81.76 6th 51 88.2%
2022 44.00 74th 158 53.2%
2023 41.92 162nd 321 49.5%
2024 39.57 186th 348 46.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 23.46 707th 823 14.1%
2008 94.12 1st 839 99.9%
2009 88.96 16th 847 98.1%
2010 66.53 355th 851 58.3%
2011 86.75 28th 858 96.7%
2012 59.17 354th 900 60.7%
2013 60.78 334th 919 63.7%
2014 72.19 214th 921 76.8%
2015 51.62 446th 919 51.5%
2016 45.28 481st 894 46.2%
2017 70.35 180th 821 78.1%
2018 34.96 585th 838 30.2%
2019 30.71 552nd 792 30.3%
2021 43.87 340th 675 49.6%
2023 18.65 713th 883 19.3%
2024 42.18 498th 897 44.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.22 532nd 815 34.7%
2019 40.57 408th 672 39.3%
2021 55.75 184th 523 64.8%
2023 38.89 502nd 825 39.2%
2024 53.04 324th 836 61.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.51 528th 794 33.5%
2019 45.03 342nd 658 48.0%
2024 46.00 381st 771 50.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.49 550th 797 31.0%
2019 33.58 432nd 639 32.4%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.21 74th 366 79.8%
2019 65.64 51st 196 74.0%
2021 70.52 15th 77 80.5%
2023 41.57 161st 310 48.1%
2024 60.74 81st 300 73.0%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 0 144 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 144
1998 0 134 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 134
1999 0 162 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 162
2000 0 182 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2001 0 191 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2002 0 261 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2003 0 261 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2004 0 260 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2005 0 239 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2006 0 258 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2007 0 256 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2008 n/a 247 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 247
2009 0 280 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2010 0 314 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2011 0 360 0 0 0 0 0 0 360
2012 0 346 0 0 0 0 0 0 346
2013 0 343 0 0 0 0 0 0 343
2014 0 294 0 0 0 0 0 0 294
2015 0 329 0 0 0 0 0 0 329
2016 1 400 0 0 0 0 0 0 401
2017 1 416 0 0 0 0 0 0 417
2018 1 415 1 2 0 0 0 0 419
2019 1 395 0 1 0 0 0 0 397
2020 0 443 1 2 0 0 1 0 447
2021 0 294 0 1 0 0 2 0 297
2022 0 374 0 1 0 0 3 0 378
2023 0 376 0 1 0 0 3 0 380

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 144 6.0 24.0 91.7
1998 134 9.0 14.9 94.8
1999 162 9.0 18.0 94.4
2000 182 9.5 19.2 98.4
2001 191 12.0 15.9 98.4
2002 261 n/a n/a 87.7
2003 261 n/a n/a 87.7
2004 260 14.5 17.9 93.5
2005 239 13.0 18.4 95.4
2006 258 17.0 15.2 92.2
2007 256 13.0 19.7 81.6
2008 247 15.0 16.5 68
2009 280 18.0 15.6 73.6
2010 314 18.0 17.4 84.7
2011 360 20.0 18.0 22.5
2012 346 18.0 19.2 62.4
2013 343 18.0 19.0 98.3
2014 294 19.0 15.4 92.2
2015 329 20.0 16.4 83
2016 401 22.0 18.2 71.8
2017 417 21.0 19.8 90.2
2018 419 22.0 19.0 76.1
2019 397 19.0 20.8 85.6
2020 447 15.0 29.8 85.9
2021 297 16.0 18.5 87.5
2022 378 12.0 31.5 87.3
2023 380 9.0 42.2 90.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 144 6.0 24.0 91.7
1998 134 9.0 14.9 94.8
1999 162 9.0 18.0 94.4
2000 182 9.5 19.2 98.4
2001 191 12.0 15.9 98.4
2002 261 n/a n/a 87.7
2003 261 n/a n/a 87.7
2004 260 14.5 17.9 93.5
2005 239 13.0 18.4 95.4
2006 258 17.0 15.2 92.2
2007 256 13.0 19.7 81.6
2008 247 15.0 16.5 68
2009 280 18.0 15.6 73.6
2010 314 18.0 17.4 84.7
2011 360 20.0 18.0 22.5
2012 346 18.0 19.2 62.4
2013 343 18.0 19.0 98.3
2014 294 19.0 15.4 92.2
2015 329 20.0 16.4 83
2016 401 22.0 18.2 71.8
2017 417 21.0 19.8 90.2
2018 419 22.0 19.0 76.1
2019 397 19.0 20.8 85.6
2020 447 15.0 29.8 85.9
2021 297 16.0 18.5 87.5
2022 378 12.0 31.5 87.3
2023 380 9.0 42.2 90.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $770 (8.7%) $8,048 (91.3%) $8,818
2020 $759 (9.3%) $7,359 (90.7%) $8,118
2021 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2022 $1,764 (15.0%) $9,993 (85.0%) $11,758
2023 $2,561 (18.1%) $11,588 (81.9%) $14,149

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 484th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1070th of 1470 Elementary schools
 38.4%
Ranks 552nd of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 713th of 883 Middle schools
 11.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy)45.215.8
 29.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy)45.215.8
 29.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.141.6
 3.5%
3rd Grade Math (Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy)57.119.4
 37.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy)57.119.4
 37.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.741.5
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy)81.48.6
 72.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy)81.48.6
 72.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy)72.123.3
 48.8%
   4th Grade Math (Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy)72.123.3
 48.8%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.836.7
 5.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy)48.311.8
 36.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy)48.311.8
 36.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy)38.919.2
 19.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy)38.919.2
 19.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy)27.925
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy)27.925
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy)34.916.7
 18.2%
   7th Grade Math (Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy)34.916.7
 18.2%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy)46.914.3
 32.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy)46.914.3
 32.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students397380
 4.3%
African American395376
 4.8%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander00
White10
 100%
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.6%90.8%
 5.1%


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Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy ranks 1108th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 380 students attended Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy.

Students at Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy are 99% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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