Martin Luther King Leadership Academy

Summary:

Martin Luther King Leadership Academy is an elementary school in Grand Rapids, Michigan that serves students from pre-kindergarten to 8th grade. The school has a predominantly African American and Hispanic student population, with a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite spending a relatively high amount per student, Martin Luther King Leadership Academy consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Michigan elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on state assessments. The school has extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, which are a key factor contributing to its poor academic outcomes. When compared to nearby schools, such as Congress Elementary, Martin Luther King Leadership Academy is an outlier, with much lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math.

The racial and socioeconomic disparities in educational outcomes within the Grand Rapids area are further highlighted by the contrast between Martin Luther King Leadership Academy and schools like Wealthy School, which has a predominantly white student population. However, two nearby public charter schools, Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center and River City Scholars Charter Academy, have generally better academic performance than Martin Luther King Leadership Academy, suggesting that the charter school model may be more effective in this context.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 645 Logan St SE
       Grand Rapids, MI  49503-5467


(616) 819-2600

District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,912 Help


Students who attend Martin Luther King Leadership Academy usually attend:

Middle:    Alger Middle School
    Blandford School
    Center for Economicology
    John Ball Park Zoo School
High:    City MiddleHigh
    Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
    Innovation Central High
    Ottawa Hills High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  268

Racial breakdown:

African American:
72.4%
Hispanic:
16.8%
White:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.3% Help


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Compare Details Martin Luther King Leadership Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.78. (See more...)
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Compare Details Martin Luther King Leadership Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.58. (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 (72.4%), Hispanic (16.8%), White (7.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Leadership Academy is 13.6, which is the 5th best among 20 elementary schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Martin Luther King Leadership Academy employs 19.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Martin Luther King Leadership Academy is $15,912. 20 elementary schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Martin Luther King Leadership Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Grand Rapids Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Rapids Public Schools 471st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Martin Luther King Leadership Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Martin Luther King Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 18.04 1415th 1545 8.4%
2007 7.22 1522nd 1565 2.7%
2008 17.84 1432nd 1577 9.2%
2009 10.15 1508th 1589 5.1%
2010 15.29 1438th 1552 7.3%
2011 8.83 1483rd 1552 4.4%
2012 5.00 1549th 1566 1.1%
2013 6.02 1518th 1563 2.9%
2014 6.77 1467th 1533 4.3%
2015 10.38 1445th 1580 8.5%
2016 11.00 1388th 1548 10.3%
2017 5.95 1408th 1466 4.0%
2018 11.12 1345th 1448 7.1%
2019 8.34 1311th 1408 6.9%
2023 8.78 1346th 1470 8.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Martin Luther King Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.26 1243rd 1397 11.0%
2019 15.03 1022nd 1134 9.9%
2023 13.49 1209th 1350 10.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Martin Luther King Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.47 1267th 1443 12.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Martin Luther King Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.05 1358th 1446 6.1%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Martin Luther King Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.54 333rd 475 29.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Martin Luther King Leadership Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Martin Luther King Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 15.99 728th 806 9.7%
2007 14.81 744th 823 9.6%
2008 14.11 768th 839 8.5%
2009 14.83 777th 847 8.3%
2010 9.42 800th 851 6.0%
2011 16.48 784th 858 8.6%
2012 10.88 831st 900 7.7%
2013 18.14 783rd 919 14.8%
2014 5.47 896th 921 2.7%
2015 9.97 834th 919 9.2%
2016 4.41 889th 894 0.6%
2018 6.58 832nd 838 0.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Martin Luther King Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.83 795th 815 2.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Martin Luther King Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.23 794th 794 0.0%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Martin Luther King Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.92 347th 366 5.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Martin Luther King Leadership Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 33 349 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1989 41 334 0 11 2 n/a n/a 0 388
1990 42 358 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1991 25 323 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 349
1992 18 317 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1993 19 275 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 298
1995 6 291 2 8 2 n/a n/a 0 309
1996 6 291 2 8 2 n/a n/a 0 309
1997 9 270 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 285
1998 6 271 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1999 9 261 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2000 10 246 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2001 7 267 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2002 7 299 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 321
2003 7 299 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 321
2004 9 305 0 22 2 n/a n/a 0 338
2005 5 246 0 25 1 n/a n/a 10 287
2006 8 208 0 29 2 n/a n/a 19 266
2007 15 378 0 34 7 n/a n/a 23 457
2008 12 271 n/a 23 4 n/a n/a 21 331
2009 14 350 1 34 14 n/a n/a 32 445
2010 14 397 2 8 20 n/a n/a 68 509
2011 13 368 0 46 10 1 24 0 462
2012 17 359 1 52 7 1 20 0 457
2013 22 327 0 47 3 0 29 0 428
2014 19 302 0 49 1 0 23 0 394
2015 9 274 0 57 2 1 26 0 369
2016 11 287 0 48 2 1 29 0 378
2017 7 292 0 48 2 0 25 0 374
2018 8 275 0 42 1 0 18 0 344
2019 6 246 0 50 1 1 21 0 325
2020 13 237 1 53 2 0 19 0 325
2021 16 233 0 43 0 0 15 0 307
2022 16 219 0 54 0 0 12 0 301
2023 16 212 0 59 0 0 9 0 296
2024 21 194 0 45 0 0 8 0 268

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 Leadership Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 405 n/a n/a n/a
1989 388 n/a n/a 78.4
1990 404 27.0 14.9 78.5
1991 349 n/a n/a n/a
1992 342 n/a n/a 94.7
1993 298 n/a 0.0 95
1995 309 18.2 17.0 86.7
1996 309 18.2 17.0 86.7
1997 285 16.0 17.8 86.7
1998 282 17.0 16.6 91.1
1999 276 20.0 13.8 88.8
2000 264 19.2 13.8 95.1
2001 277 15.0 18.5 87.7
2002 321 21.4 15.0 92.5
2003 321 21.4 15.0 92.5
2004 338 25.5 13.3 87.3
2005 287 23.9 12.0 97.5
2006 266 21.9 12.1 106.1
2007 457 26.0 17.6 99.3
2008 331 25.6 12.9 105.8
2009 445 24.0 18.5 107
2010 509 29.6 17.2 111.1
2011 462 25.3 18.2 97.6
2012 457 26.1 17.5 97.6
2013 428 22.7 18.8 96.5
2014 394 22.7 17.3 95.9
2015 369 21.0 17.5 97.8
2016 378 23.0 16.4 97.9
2017 374 24.6 15.2 95.5
2018 344 21.4 16.0 96.5
2019 325 20.9 15.5 93.2
2020 325 19.8 16.4 94.2
2021 307 21.9 14.0 95.1
2022 301 20.0 15.0 98
2023 296 18.0 16.4 98
2024 268 19.6 13.6 96.3

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 Leadership Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 405 n/a n/a n/a
1989 388 n/a n/a 78.4
1990 404 27.0 14.9 78.5
1991 349 n/a n/a n/a
1992 342 n/a n/a 94.7
1993 298 n/a 0.0 95
1995 309 18.2 17.0 86.7
1996 309 18.2 17.0 86.7
1997 285 16.0 17.8 86.7
1998 282 17.0 16.6 91.1
1999 276 20.0 13.8 88.8
2000 264 19.2 13.8 95.1
2001 277 15.0 18.5 87.7
2002 321 21.4 15.0 92.5
2003 321 21.4 15.0 92.5
2004 338 25.5 13.3 87.3
2005 287 23.9 12.0 97.5
2006 266 21.9 12.1 106.1
2007 457 26.0 17.6 99.3
2008 331 25.6 12.9 105.8
2009 445 24.0 18.5 107
2010 509 29.6 17.2 111.1
2011 462 25.3 18.2 97.6
2012 457 26.1 17.5 97.6
2013 428 22.7 18.8 96.5
2014 394 22.7 17.3 95.9
2015 369 21.0 17.5 97.8
2016 378 23.0 16.4 97.9
2017 374 24.6 15.2 95.5
2018 344 21.4 16.0 96.5
2019 325 20.9 15.5 93.2
2020 325 19.8 16.4 94.2
2021 307 21.9 14.0 95.1
2022 301 20.0 15.0 98
2023 296 18.0 16.4 98
2024 268 19.6 13.6 96.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Martin Luther King Leadership Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,874 (22.5%) $9,898 (77.5%) $12,772
2020 $1,610 (12.2%) $11,607 (87.8%) $13,218
2021 $2,504 (17.6%) $11,712 (82.4%) $14,216
2022 $4,272 (25.7%) $12,369 (74.3%) $16,640
2023 $4,056 (25.5%) $11,856 (74.5%) $15,912

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Martin Luther King Leadership 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 1311th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1346th of 1470 Elementary schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Martin Luther King Leadership Academy)22.29.4
 12.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grand Rapids Public Schools)28.221.4
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Martin Luther King Leadership Academy)13.915.6
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Grand Rapids Public Schools)26.817.9
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Martin Luther King Leadership Academy)23.720.7
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Rapids Public Schools)26.724.5
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Martin Luther King Leadership Academy)31.625
 6.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Rapids Public Schools)43.143.3
 0.2%
   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 Students325296
 8.9%
African American246212
 13.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic5059
 18%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White616
 166.7%
Two or More Races219
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.2%98%
 4.7%


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Students at Martin Luther King Leadership Academy are 72% African American, 17% Hispanic, 8% White, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 268 students attended Martin Luther King Leadership Academy.


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