DR Martin Luther King JR Leadership & Language Magnet Acad vs Dunbar Magnet Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DR Martin Luther King JR Leadership & Language Magnet Acad
Little Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students
Dunbar Magnet Middle School
Little Rock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
315 students
| Measure | DR Martin Luther King JR Leadership & Language Magnet Acad Little Rock, Arkansas | Dunbar Magnet Middle School Little Rock, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #469 of 511 | #200 of 211 |
| National rank | #46166 of 50,301 | #13482 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 414 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 20% |
| city | Little Rock | Little Rock |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunbar Magnet Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.7 vs 17.8).
- •DR Martin Luther King JR Leadership & Language Magnet Acad does better on math proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •Dunbar Magnet Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.3%).
- •Dunbar Magnet Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 15.3).
- •DR Martin Luther King JR Leadership & Language Magnet Acad is the larger school with 414 students compared with 315.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is DR Martin Luther King JR Leadership & Language Magnet Acad better than Dunbar Magnet Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dunbar Magnet Middle School ranks higher (21.7 vs 17.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are DR Martin Luther King JR Leadership & Language Magnet Acad and Dunbar Magnet Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Little Rock and Little Rock in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DR Martin Luther King JR Leadership & Language Magnet Acad: 414. Dunbar Magnet Middle School: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DR Martin Luther King JR Leadership & Language Magnet Acad and Dunbar Magnet Middle School rank in Arkansas?
DR Martin Luther King JR Leadership & Language Magnet Acad is 469th of 511 and Dunbar Magnet Middle School is 200th of 211 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).