Mlk Steam Magnet Academy serves 333 students in grades 5-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
333 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)10%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)23%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
94%
18%
White
3%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Mlk Steam Magnet Academy?
333 students attend Mlk Steam Magnet Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mlk Steam Magnet Academy students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mlk Steam Magnet Academy?
Mlk Steam Magnet Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mlk Steam Magnet Academy offer ?
Mlk Steam Magnet Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Mlk Steam Magnet Academy part of?
Mlk Steam Magnet Academy is part of Benton Harbor Area Schools.
