Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College vs Florida Pitt-Waller ECE-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College
Denver · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,027 students
Florida Pitt-Waller ECE-8 School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
886 students
| Measure | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College Denver, Colorado | Florida Pitt-Waller ECE-8 School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #287 of 307 | #965 of 993 |
| National rank | #15429 of 16,910 | #48208 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,027 | 886 |
| Enrollment | 1,027 | 886 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 16% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.0 vs 13.7).
- •Florida Pitt-Waller ECE-8 School does better on math proficiency (16% vs 12%).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 25%).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79% vs 85.3%).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.1).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College is the larger school with 1,027 students compared with 886.
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. Early College better than Florida Pitt-Waller ECE-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College ranks higher (19.0 vs 13.7 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. Early College and Florida Pitt-Waller ECE-8 School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College: 1,027. Florida Pitt-Waller ECE-8 School: 886. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College and Florida Pitt-Waller ECE-8 School rank in Colorado?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College is 287th of 307 and Florida Pitt-Waller ECE-8 School is 965th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).