publicelementaryGrade 1-3

Martin Luther King Jr Elementary

750 E Britain Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022, United States

+1 (269) 605-1500

http://www.bhas.org

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About This School

Martin Luther King Jr Elementary is a public elementary in Benton Harbor, Michigan, serving 229 students in grades Grade 1-3. Academic results show that students demonstrate 84% proficiency in ELA, 76% in math, and 78% in science. The school maintains a 10:1 student-teacher ratio with 22 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $43,074. The student body at Martin Luther King Jr Elementary is composed of 54% male and 46% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 86% Black, 7% Hispanic, 3% White, and 3% Two or More Races.

229

Total Students

Grade 1-3

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

22 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 1-3

County

Berrien County

Students per Counselor

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Martin Luther King Jr Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Mathematics

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Science

Class Information

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 11.7:1

State Avg: 17.3:1

Students per Counselor

Martin Luther King Jr Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$43,074

City Avg: $46,689

State Avg: $68,685

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio10:1

Students per Counselor:1

Martin Luther King Jr Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

53.71%

Male

46.29%

Female

Total Enrollment: 229 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White3.49%

Hispanic6.55%

Asian0%

Black86.03%

Two or More Races3.49%

Native American0.44%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Martin Luther King Jr Elementary

Q: What is Martin Luther King Jr Elementary?

A: Martin Luther King Jr Elementary is a elementary public located in Benton Harbor.

Q: How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr Elementary?

A: Martin Luther King Jr Elementary has approximately 229 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr Elementary is 10:1.

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Detailed Information about Martin Luther King Jr Elementary

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About Martin Luther King Jr Elementary - Benton Harbor, MI

Quick Facts about Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
School Name	Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 1-3
Location	750 E Britain Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022, Benton Harbor, MI
County	Berrien County
Phone	+1 (269) 605-1500
Total Students	229
Student-Teacher Ratio	10:1
Full-Time Teachers	22
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Martin Luther King Jr Elementary

What is Martin Luther King Jr Elementary?

Martin Luther King Jr Elementary is a elementary public located in Benton Harbor.

How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr Elementary?

Martin Luther King Jr Elementary has approximately 229 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr Elementary is 10:1.

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