Serving 512 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Martin Luther King Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Martin Luther King Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Martin Luther King Elementary School's student population of 512 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Martin Luther King Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#25 out of 3025 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
42%
4%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
4%
18%
White
30%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Martin Luther King Elementary School's ranking?
Martin Luther King Elementary School is ranked #25 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Martin Luther King Elementary School often compared to?
Martin Luther King Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thurston Elementary School, Angell School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Elementary School?
512 students attend Martin Luther King Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Martin Luther King Elementary School students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Elementary School?
Martin Luther King Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Elementary School offer ?
Martin Luther King Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Martin Luther King Elementary School part of?
Martin Luther King Elementary School is part of Ann Arbor Public Schools.
In what neighborhood is Martin Luther King Elementary School located?
Martin Luther King Elementary School is located in the King neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI.
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