Achievement First Hartford Academy vs M. L. King Jr. Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 193 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Achievement First Hartford Academy
Hartford · Charter other · Grades K–12
907 students
M. L. King Jr. Middle School
Hartford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
184 students
| Measure | Achievement First Hartford Academy Hartford, Connecticut | M. L. King Jr. Middle School Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #174 of 178 |
| National rank | – | #14115 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 907 | 184 |
| Enrollment | 907 | 184 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 2.5% |
| city | Hartford | Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Achievement First Hartford Academy does better on math proficiency (53% vs 2.5%).
- •Achievement First Hartford Academy does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 17%).
- •Achievement First Hartford Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.6% vs 82.1%).
- •M. L. King Jr. Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 15.6).
- •Achievement First Hartford Academy is the larger school with 907 students compared with 184.
- •Achievement First Hartford Academy is a charter school while M. L. King Jr. Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Achievement First Hartford Academy better than M. L. King Jr. Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Achievement First Hartford Academy and M. L. King Jr. Middle School?
About 193 m in a straight line, between Hartford and Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Achievement First Hartford Academy: 907. M. L. King Jr. Middle School: 184. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Achievement First Hartford Academy and M. L. King Jr. Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Achievement First Hartford Academy is unranked and M. L. King Jr. Middle School is 174th of 178 among other schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).