D
Needs Improvement
41/100

M L King Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2724 Mariner Ave, Youngstown, OH 44505
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 8th percentile in Ohio
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Ohio schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

41
Repit Score
out of 100
286
Students
enrolled
13.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$34K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%8/1003.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 75% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Ohio schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −15 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Ohio. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency28% (−34 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency30% (−29 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Ohio state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black22%27%reading -23 pts, math -15 pts11th percentile (list)
Hispanic32%32%reading -19 pts, math -23 pts10th percentile (list)
Low-income27%32%reading -29 pts, math -27 pts3rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2724 Mariner Ave
City Youngstown
ZIP Code 44505
District 3904516
NCES School ID 390451602080
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 44505

Understanding the community around M L King Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $36,521
Per Capita Income $21,856
Poverty Rate 29.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 11.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%
High School or Higher 87.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $89,400
Median Rent $647
Owner-Occupied 53.7%
Renter-Occupied 46.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for M L King Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 52.8%
Black 38.1%
White 4.9%
Two or More Races 4.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 286
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for M L King Elementary School?
M L King Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 41 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend M L King Elementary School?
M L King Elementary School has 286 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1.
What grades does M L King Elementary School serve?
M L King Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does M L King Elementary School receive per student?
M L King Elementary School receives $34,449 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around M L King Elementary School in 44505 ▼
Avg Home Value
$93,269
Avg Monthly Rent
$969
1-Year Change
+15.6%
% Renters
46.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026