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M.l. King Junior Elementary School (Closed 2015)

600 East Barney Ave
Muskegon, MI 49444
M.l. King Junior Elementary School serves 180 students in grades Kindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
180 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
91%
18%
White
7%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Muskegon Heights School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend M.l. King Junior Elementary School?
180 students attend M.l. King Junior Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of M.l. King Junior Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of M.l. King Junior Elementary School?
M.l. King Junior Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does M.l. King Junior Elementary School offer ?
M.l. King Junior Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is M.l. King Junior Elementary School part of?
M.l. King Junior Elementary School is part of Muskegon Heights School District.

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