M. L. King Jr. Middle School vs Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.4 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
Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy
Hartford · Public middle · Grades 4–8
128 students
| Measure | M. L. King Jr. Middle School Hartford, Connecticut | Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 178 | #112 of 178 |
| National rank | #14115 of 15,369 | #5125 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 184 | 128 |
| Enrollment | 184 | 128 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.1% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 47% |
| city | Hartford | Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 18.0).
- •Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy does better on math proficiency (47% vs 2.5%).
- •Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 17%).
- •Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57% vs 82.1%).
- •M. L. King Jr. Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 14.2).
- •M. L. King Jr. Middle School is the larger school with 184 students compared with 128.
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 Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy ranks higher (61.6 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 Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hartford and Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
M. L. King Jr. Middle School: 184. Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy: 128. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do M. L. King Jr. Middle School and Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy rank in Connecticut?
M. L. King Jr. Middle School is 174th of 178 and Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy is 112th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).