M. L. King Jr. Middle School vs Montessori Magnet at Fisher School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.1 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
Montessori Magnet at Fisher School
Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
353 students
| Measure | M. L. King Jr. Middle School Hartford, Connecticut | Montessori Magnet at Fisher School Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 178 | #497 of 596 |
| National rank | #14115 of 15,369 | #36454 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 184 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 184 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.1% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 32% |
| city | Hartford | Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montessori Magnet at Fisher School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.2 vs 18.0).
- •Montessori Magnet at Fisher School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 2.5%).
- •Montessori Magnet at Fisher School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Montessori Magnet at Fisher School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 82.1%).
- •M. L. King Jr. Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 25.2).
- •Montessori Magnet at Fisher School is the larger school with 353 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 Montessori Magnet at Fisher School?
On the Success Index (US), Montessori Magnet at Fisher School ranks higher (33.2 vs 18.0 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 Montessori Magnet at Fisher School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hartford and Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
M. L. King Jr. Middle School: 184. Montessori Magnet at Fisher School: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do M. L. King Jr. Middle School and Montessori Magnet at Fisher School rank in Connecticut?
M. L. King Jr. Middle School is 174th of 178 and Montessori Magnet at Fisher School is 497th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).