Below Average
#2689 of 3,192 schools in MI
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy
Elementary School · Grand Rapids Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI
A Grand Rapids Public Schools elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
645 LOGAN ST SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Math 9% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 13% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Martin Luther King Leadership Academy score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 11% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Martin Luther King Leadership 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 89Very Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,416/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Rapids), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,734
Median home value
$224,100
Median rent
$1,207/mo
College educated
43.9%
Homeownership
37.5%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49503; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Child Discovery CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Congress ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 182 | Compare → |
| Gerald R Ford Academic CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Campus ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 233 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Grand Rapids Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 51
- Rank in district
- #32 of 47
- District spending per student
- $17,732NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy is listed in Grand Rapids Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Martin Luther King Leadership Academy
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy is a public elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Grand Rapids Public Schools, serving approximately 268 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,689 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Martin Luther King Leadership Academy
What grades does Martin Luther King Leadership Academy serve?
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Martin Luther King Leadership Academy?
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 268 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Leadership Academy is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Martin Luther King Leadership Academy rank in MI?
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy ranks #2,689 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Martin Luther King Leadership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Martin Luther King Leadership Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Martin Luther King Leadership Academy has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Martin Luther King Leadership Academy a charter school?
No, Martin Luther King Leadership Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Martin Luther King Leadership Academy a Title I school?
No, Martin Luther King Leadership Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Martin Luther King Leadership Academy?
96.3% of students at Martin Luther King Leadership 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 268
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.4%
- Phone
- (616) 819-2600
- Area population (ZIP 49503)
- 37,874
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
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 49503; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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