Below Average
#2910 of 3,441 schools in OH
M L King Elementary School
Elementary School · Youngstown City · Youngstown, OH
A Youngstown City elementary school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2724 Mariner Ave, Youngstown, OH 44505
- Math 11% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at M L King Elementary School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (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 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where M L King Elementary School 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,470/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Youngstown), 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
$36,480
Median home value
$82,100
Median rent
$644/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
52.5%
Poverty rate
38.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown Academy of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–8 | 2.0 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| Youngstown Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Campbell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–6 | 2.5 mi | 636 | Compare → |
| Hubbard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–4 | 2.9 mi | 658 | 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.
Youngstown City
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #8 of 15
- District spending per student
- $24,791NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 50.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
M L King Elementary School is listed in Youngstown City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About M L King Elementary School
M L King Elementary School is a public elementary school in Youngstown, OH, part of Youngstown City, serving approximately 286 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,910 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about M L King Elementary School
What grades does M L King Elementary School serve?
M L King Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend M L King Elementary School?
M L King Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 286 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at M L King Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at M L King Elementary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does M L King Elementary School rank in OH?
M L King Elementary School ranks #2,910 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is M L King Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
M L King Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 M L King Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, M L King Elementary School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is M L King Elementary School a charter school?
No, M L King Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is M L King Elementary School a Title I school?
No, M L King Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 286
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Mahoning County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 78.0%
- Phone
- (330) 744-7823
- Area population (ZIP 44505)
- 16,449
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 44505; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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