M. L. King Jr. Middle School vs Milner Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
M. L. King Jr. Middle School
Hartford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
184 students
Milner Middle School
Hartford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
261 students
| Measure | M. L. King Jr. Middle School Hartford, Connecticut | Milner Middle School Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 178 | #177 of 178 |
| National rank | #14115 of 15,369 | #14394 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 184 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 184 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.1% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 5% |
| city | Hartford | Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •M. L. King Jr. Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.0 vs 16.3).
- •Milner Middle School does better on math proficiency (5% vs 2.5%).
- •M. L. King Jr. Middle School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •M. L. King Jr. Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.1% vs 93.5%).
- •M. L. King Jr. Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 10.9).
- •Milner Middle School is the larger school with 261 students compared with 184.
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 M. L. King Jr. Middle School better than Milner Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), M. L. King Jr. Middle School ranks higher (18.0 vs 16.3 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 M. L. King Jr. Middle School and Milner Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Hartford and Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
M. L. King Jr. Middle School: 184. Milner Middle School: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do M. L. King Jr. Middle School and Milner Middle School rank in Connecticut?
M. L. King Jr. Middle School is 174th of 178 and Milner Middle School is 177th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).