Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School

Summary:

Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School is a public elementary school in Toledo, Ohio, serving 164 students in grades PK-6. The school has a predominantly African American student body, with 86.59% of students identifying as African American in the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite the school's higher-than-average per-student spending of $11,643 in 2018-2019, Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School has consistently struggled with academic performance and student attendance. The school's proficiency rates on Ohio State Tests are significantly lower than the state and Toledo City averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate was 28.6%, compared to the state average of 64% and the Toledo City average of 32%. Additionally, the school has ranked in the bottom 20% of Ohio elementary schools over the past decade, suggesting persistent low performance.

When compared to nearby schools within the Toledo City School District, such as Walbridge Elementary School, Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School's performance is among the lowest in the district. The school's chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 29.8% in 2020-2021 to 40.3% in 2021-2022, are also significantly higher than the state and Toledo City averages, indicating a potential issue with student attendance that may be contributing to the school's academic challenges.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

1300 Forest Ave
Toledo, OH 43607-1947

(419) 671-4550

District: Toledo City

SchoolDigger Rank:
1432^nd of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Students who attend Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School usually attend:

High:	Jones Leadership Academy of Business
	Toledo Early College High School
	Toledo Technology Academy High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 164

Racial breakdown:

African American:

86.6%

Two or more races:

6.7%

White:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School 1432^nd of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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African American students:

Toledo City:

SchoolDigger ranks Toledo City 652^nd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2011	17.50	1452^nd	1686	13.9%
2012	52.15	1077^th	1709	37.0%
2013	49.88	1104^th	1701	35.1%
2014	17.23	1444^th	1687	14.4%
2015	4.80	1615^th	1684	4.1%
2016	13.07	1452^nd	1678	13.5%
2017	12.95	1434^th	1651	13.1%
2018	7.51	1516^th	1636	7.3%
2019	16.56	1404^th	1676	16.2%
2021	11.36	1372^nd	1610	14.8%
2022	17.18	1272^nd	1588	19.9%
2023	17.31	1284^th	1596	19.5%
2024	8.80	1432^nd	1577	9.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	10.42	1366^th	1465	6.8%
2019	22.47	1213^th	1465	17.2%
2021	14.29	1188^th	1404	15.4%
2022	21.49	1119^th	1419	21.1%
2023	20.15	1170^th	1447	19.1%
2024	9.61	1355^th	1484	8.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	7.46	1437^th	1536	6.4%
2019	15.80	1314^th	1535	14.4%
2021	9.97	1296^th	1499	13.5%
2022	14.18	1270^th	1518	16.3%
2023	14.70	1255^th	1498	16.2%
2024	7.32	1378^th	1485	7.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	23.34	493^rd	598	17.6%
2019	39.73	359^th	605	40.7%
2021	28.60	369^th	533	30.8%
2022	35.57	360^th	601	40.1%
2023	32.83	394^th	610	35.4%
2024	24.74	482^nd	603	20.1%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio 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.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	9	269	0	1	n/a	n/a	7	286
2011	11	222	0	2	0	7	0	242
2012	6	221	0	2	0	15	0	244
2013	5	211	0	4	0	11	0	231
2014	4	238	0	8	0	12	0	262
2015	12	194	0	2	0	12	0	220
2016	15	187	0	6	0	14	0	222
2017	8	126	0	4	0	11	0	149
2018	4	151	0	6	0	11	0	172
2019	6	194	0	6	0	9	0	215
2020	9	193	0	5	0	8	0	215
2021	8	167	0	5	0	9	0	189
2022	14	155	1	2	0	7	0	179
2023	8	142	1	2	0	11	0	164

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	286	18.0	15.8	101.4
2011	242	14.0	17.2	98.8
2012	244	18.0	13.5	96.3
2013	231	15.0	15.4	93.5
2014	262	17.0	15.4	88.9
2015	220	n/a	n/a	100
2016	222	18.0	12.3	100
2017	149	10.6	14.0	n/a
2018	172	10.6	16.2	n/a
2019	215	16.0	13.4	n/a
2020	215	35.0	6.1	n/a
2021	189	13.0	14.5	n/a
2022	179	13.0	13.7	n/a
2023	164	13.0	12.6	n/a

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 Academy for Boys Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	286	18.0	15.8	101.4
2011	242	14.0	17.2	98.8
2012	244	18.0	13.5	96.3
2013	231	15.0	15.4	93.5
2014	262	17.0	15.4	88.9
2015	220	n/a	n/a	100
2016	222	18.0	12.3	100
2017	149	10.6	14.0	n/a
2018	172	10.6	16.2	n/a
2019	215	16.0	13.4	n/a
2020	215	35.0	6.1	n/a
2021	189	13.0	14.5	n/a
2022	179	13.0	13.7	n/a
2023	164	13.0	12.6	n/a

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 Academy for Boys Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,643
2022	$15,838
2023	$17,510

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School

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 1404^th of 1676 Elementary schools	Ranks 1284^th of 1596 Elementary schools	3.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School)	40.9	23.5	17.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Toledo City)	37.4	30.9	6.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	67.1	62.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School)	50	11.8	38.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Toledo City)	41.6	36	5.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	66.7	62.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School)	37.9	21.4	16.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Toledo City)	41.9	30.8	11.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	74.3	66.8	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School)	20.7	28.6	7.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Toledo City)	34	30	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	63.3	58.9	4.4%
5th Grade Science (Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School)	53.3	76.5	23.2%
5th Grade Science (Toledo City)	34.4	34	0.4%
5th Grade Science (Ohio)	65	63.9	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School)	46.7	29.4	17.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Toledo City)	29.7	22.6	7.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	62.5	56.6	5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School)	43.3	35.3	8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Toledo City)	45.6	40.8	4.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	69.8	67.4	2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School)	5	8.7	3.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Toledo City)	25.4	20.5	4.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	60.1	50	10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School)	20	17.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Toledo City)	27.4	25.9	1.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	56.1	55	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	215	164	23.7%
African American	194	142	26.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	6	2	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	6	8	33.3%
Two or More Races	9	11	22.2%

Schools Near Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)		Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)						Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Total
Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1300 Forest Ave	Toledo	43607	Lucas County	Toledo City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 671-4550	164	13	12.6		8 (4.9%)	142 (86.6%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.7%)	8.8	1432^nd of 1577 public elementary schools	9.2%		17.3	1284^th of 1596 public elementary schools	19.5%	148	28.6		14.3	16.7	27.6	7.1			21.4	25.0	44.8	21.4			$17,510
Ella P. Stewart Academy for Girls	Public	PK, KG-6	707 Avondale Ave	Toledo	43604	Lucas County	Toledo City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 671-5350	199	16	12.4		8 (4.0%)	172 (86.4%)	10 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.5%)	24.9	1193^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	24.4%		23.8	1221^st of 1596 public elementary schools	23.5%	28	13.0		76.2	40.0	17.4	0.0			66.7	52.0	43.5	8.7			$17,036
Pickett Elementary School	Public	K-8	1144 Blum St	Toledo	43607	Lucas County	Toledo City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 671-5600	274	15	18.2		14 (5.1%)	212 (77.4%)	19 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (10.6%)	14.3	1335^th of 1577 public elementary schools	15.3%		11.1	1389^th of 1596 public elementary schools	13.0%	54	18.8	5.6	9.1	33.3	29.4	0.0	0.0	5.6	18.2	41.7	70.6	7.4	9.5	5.7	$12,587
Robinson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	1075 Horace St	Toledo	43606	Lucas County	Toledo City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 671-4200	358	21	17.0		26 (7.3%)	289 (80.7%)	20 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.1%)	11.4	1378^th of 1577 public elementary schools	12.6%		9.6	1417^th of 1596 public elementary schools	11.2%	39	50.0	20.7	5.0	6.3	16.7	18.2	17.9	24.1	20.0	25.0	50.0	18.2	5.0	17.2	$11,779
Madison Avenue School of Arts	Public, Charter	K-6	1511 Madison Ave	Toledo	43604	Lucas County	Madison Avenue School of Arts	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 259-4000	460	22	20.9		9 (2.0%)	394 (85.7%)	27 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.3%)	5.2	1511^th of 1577 public elementary schools	4.2%		5.2	1524^th of 1596 public elementary schools	4.5%	13	22.0		19.2	7.0	9.8	2.5			20.4	25.6	31.1	17.9			$10,706
Ann Jerkins-Harris Academy of Excellence	Public, Charter	K-8	3891 Martha Ave	Toledo	43612	Lucas County	Ann Jerkins-Harris Academy of Excellence	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(877) 644-6338	110	8	13.3		0 (0.0%)	103 (93.6%)	6 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	4.1	1528^th of 1577 public elementary schools	3.1%		7.8	1457^th of 1596 public elementary schools	8.7%	71	18.2		17.4	14.3	16.7	0.0			13.0	7.1	25.0	12.5			$12,882
Walbridge Elementary School	Public	K-8	1245 Walbridge Ave	Toledo	43609	Lucas County	Toledo City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 671-5650	280	18	15.5		68 (24.3%)	112 (40.0%)	65 (23.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (12.1%)	29.9	1134^th of 1577 public elementary schools	28.1%		25.1	1202^nd of 1596 public elementary schools	24.7%	68	40.7	22.7	13.6	80.6	37.0	21.7	0.0	18.2	22.7	61.3	51.9	43.5	16.7	13.6	$12,709
Glenwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	2860 Glenwood Ave	Toledo	43610	Lucas County	Toledo City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 671-4600	300	20	15.0		41 (13.7%)	236 (78.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.7%)	9.8	1404^th of 1577 public elementary schools	11.0%		10.6	1402^nd of 1596 public elementary schools	12.2%	2	31.8	26.3	25.0	9.4	22.7	9.7	13.0	5.3	32.1	34.4	45.5	12.9	33.3	5.3	$13,500
Escuela SMART Academy	Public	PK, KG-6	617 Western Ave	Toledo	43609	Lucas County	Toledo City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 671-5550	287	20	14.3		33 (11.5%)	36 (12.5%)	203 (70.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.9%)	25.1	1191^st of 1577 public elementary schools	24.5%		14.4	1325^th of 1596 public elementary schools	17.0%	134	54.2		37.9	18.8	45.8	17.9			44.8	37.5	66.7	27.6			$4,985
Explorers Academy of Science and Technology	Public, Charter	K-8	1850 Airport Hwy	Toledo	43609	Lucas County	Explorers Academy of Science and Technology	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 219-9758	174	2	87.0		24 (13.8%)	115 (66.1%)	13 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (12.6%)	8.2	1445^th of 1577 public elementary schools	8.4%		6.1	1500^th of 1596 public elementary schools	6.0%	55	23.3	21.4	32.1	20.8	16.7	0.0	11.8	14.3	25.0	29.2	41.9	19.0	35.3	7.1	$11,973

Frequently Asked Questions about Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School

Is Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School a good school?

Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School ranks in the bottom 9.2% of Ohio elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School?

Students at Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School are 87% African American, 7% Two or more races, 5% White, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 164 students attended Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School.

What district is Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School in?

Toledo City

What schools do graduates of Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Jones Leadership Academy of Business
High : Toledo Early College High School
High : Toledo Technology Academy High School

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