Enrollment
105
Elementary
DISTRICT 120 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MUSKEGON HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMY SYSTEM·NCES 260102908671
Dr Martin Luther King Academy
55 E SHERMAN BLVD, MUSKEGON, MI 49444 · (231) 830-3600 · Muskegon County
GRADES 03–05ELEMENTARY22-SUBURBCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL105 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
7 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.0:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
87%
91 students
DISTRICT 90% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 46 | 44% |
| Grade 4 | 31 | 30% |
| Grade 5 | 28 | 27% |
Student demographics
18%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Dr Martin Luther King Academy→Muskegon Heights Academy
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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START A DISCUSSIONSchools most like Dr Martin Luther King Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Martin Luther King Academy this school | 105 | 86.7% | N/A |
| Michael Hamady Elementary School FLINT | 131 | 89.3% | N/A |
| Edgewood Elementary Academy MUSKEGON | 134 | 91.8% | N/A |
| Discovery Enrichment Center BENTON HARBOR | 80 | 88.8% | N/A |
| Muskegon Maritime Academy MUSKEGON | 141 | 86.5% | N/A |
| Fostering Leadership Academy REDFORD | 76 | 90.8% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Dr Martin Luther King Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Muskegon County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 105 | #1,559 of 1,630 | #30 of 32 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 86.7% | #246 of 1,563 | #7 of 30 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -62.9% | #5 of 979 | #1 of 19 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
105
-118 (-53%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
was 14.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 105 | 7.4 | 14.2:1 | 87% (91) |
| 2023-24 | 119 | 1.8 | 68.0:1 | 93% (111) |
| 2022-23 | 210 | 8 | 26.3:1 | 96% (202) |
| 2020-21 | 223 | 15 | 14.9:1 | 96% (215) |
| 2017-18 | 283 | 15.5 | 18.3:1 | 97% (274) |
| 2015-16 | 306 | 16 | 19.1:1 | 90% (274) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Dr Martin Luther King Academy.
Since 2017-18: students down 63% (283 to 105); teachers down 52% (15.5 to 7.4).
About Dr Martin Luther King Academy
Dr Martin Luther King Academy is a small elementary school in MUSKEGON, Michigan. The school enrolls 105 students, from grades 3 through 5. An average school in this group (elementary schools in Michigan) has about 369 students.
The district for Dr Martin Luther King Academy is Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System, with 3 schools and 492 students.
About 90% of the student body at Dr Martin Luther King Academy is Black. The remaining students are 6% White and 3% Hispanic. Among people living in Muskegon County, the Black share is about 12%. Dr Martin Luther King Academy's diversity index is 18%, against a US figure of 70%.
At Dr Martin Luther King Academy, 7.4 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 14.2:1. That is lower than the 15.8:1 average for elementary schools in Michigan. Roughly 87% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. The average for public schools in Muskegon County is 59%.
Across Muskegon County, the median household income is $65,024, about 21% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 10% of residents are in poverty. In all, Muskegon County has 71 public schools and roughly 25,245 students.
The shortest distance from Dr Martin Luther King Academy to another public school is about 0.3 miles, to Muskegon Heights Academy. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
NCES lists the school's locale as Suburb: Mid-size. That means it sits in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population between 100,000 and 250,000. NCES lists Dr Martin Luther King Academy as a charter school.
In 2020-21, federal data counted 223 students at Dr Martin Luther King Academy; in 2024-25, 105. The grades served may not have been the same in both years.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Dr Martin Luther King Academy covering things like sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Muskegon County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
175,961
Census ACS
Median income
$65,024
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
71
25,245 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System
- Muskegon Heights AcademyHigh · 253 students
- Edgewood Elementary AcademyElementary · 134 students
Other schools in MUSKEGON
- Mona Shores High SchoolHigh · 1,268 students
- ReethsPuffer High SchoolHigh · 1,107 students
- Muskegon High SchoolHigh · 1,003 students
- Mona Shores Middle SchoolMiddle · 930 students
- Charles Hackley Middle SchoolMiddle · 774 students
- Timberland AcademyElementary · 613 students
Nearby schools
- Muskegon Heights Academy0.3 mi · 253
- Edgewood Elementary Academy0.6 mi · 134
- Muskegon Community Education Center1.0 mi · 107
- Charles Hackley Middle School1.1 mi · 774
- Muskegon High School1.4 mi · 1,003
- Muskegon Covenant Academy1.6 mi · 181
Frequently asked questions
About Dr Martin Luther King AcademyHow many students attend Dr Martin Luther King Academy?
Dr Martin Luther King Academy enrolls approximately 105 students in grades 03-05.
What grades does Dr Martin Luther King Academy serve?
Dr Martin Luther King Academy serves grades 03-05.
How many teachers does Dr Martin Luther King Academy have?
Dr Martin Luther King Academy employs 7 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.2:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Dr Martin Luther King Academy?
At Dr Martin Luther King Academy, the student body is approximately 6% White, 3% Hispanic, 90% Black.
Who oversees Dr Martin Luther King Academy?
Dr Martin Luther King Academy is overseen by Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System in Muskegon County.
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