Janitell Junior High School vs Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Janitell Junior High School
Fountain · Public middle · Grades 6–8
658 students
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
498 students
| Measure | Janitell Junior High School Fountain, Colorado | Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 262 | #259 of 993 |
| National rank | #9121 of 15,369 | #17596 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 658 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 53% |
| city | Fountain | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 43.2).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 25%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •Janitell Junior High School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.6).
- •Janitell Junior High School is the larger school with 658 students compared with 498.
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 Janitell Junior High School better than Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School ranks higher (60.9 vs 43.2 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 Janitell Junior High School and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Fountain and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Janitell Junior High School: 658. Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Janitell Junior High School and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Janitell Junior High School is 132nd of 262 and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School is 259th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).