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#2238 of 3,192 schools in MI
Dr Martin Luther King Academy
Elementary School · Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System · Muskegon Heights, MI
A Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System charter elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
55 E SHERMAN BLVD, Muskegon Heights, MI 49444
- Math 5% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 5% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 119:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dr Martin Luther King Academy score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 9-year record (2014–2022) and has held near 5% recently.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 6% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
Based on 22 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr Martin Luther King Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- County Safety: Low160/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,143
Median home value
$159,200
Median rent
$941/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49444; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Marquette Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| Campbell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| Muskegon Catholic CentralPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 308 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,044NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Dr Martin Luther King Academy is listed in Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr Martin Luther King Academy
Dr Martin Luther King Academy is a public elementary school in Muskegon Heights, MI, part of Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System, serving approximately 119 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 119:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,238 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr Martin Luther King Academy
What grades does Dr Martin Luther King Academy serve?
Dr Martin Luther King Academy serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Dr Martin Luther King Academy?
Dr Martin Luther King Academy has an enrollment of approximately 119 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Martin Luther King Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Martin Luther King Academy is 119:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr Martin Luther King Academy rank in MI?
Dr Martin Luther King Academy ranks #2,238 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Dr Martin Luther King Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr Martin Luther King Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dr Martin Luther King Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr Martin Luther King Academy has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Dr Martin Luther King Academy a charter school?
Yes, Dr Martin Luther King Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Dr Martin Luther King Academy a Title I school?
No, Dr Martin Luther King Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr Martin Luther King Academy?
93.3% of students at Dr Martin Luther King Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 119
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 119:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Muskegon County
- Phone
- (231) 830-3600
- Area population (ZIP 49444)
- 26,228
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49444; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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