M. L. King Jr. Middle School vs Wish Museum School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 850 m 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
Wish Museum School
Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
297 students
| Measure | M. L. King Jr. Middle School Hartford, Connecticut | Wish Museum School Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 178 | #577 of 596 |
| National rank | #14115 of 15,369 | #46575 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 184 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 184 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.1% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 9% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 3% |
| city | Hartford | Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.0 vs 17.1).
- •Wish Museum School does better on math proficiency (3% vs 2.5%).
- •M. L. King Jr. Middle School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 9%).
- •M. L. King Jr. Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.1% vs 87.2%).
- •M. L. King Jr. Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.4).
- •Wish Museum School is the larger school with 297 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 Wish Museum 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 M. L. King Jr. Middle School and Wish Museum School?
About 850 m in a straight line, between Hartford and Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
M. L. King Jr. Middle School: 184. Wish Museum School: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do M. L. King Jr. Middle School and Wish Museum School rank in Connecticut?
M. L. King Jr. Middle School is 174th of 178 and Wish Museum School is 577th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).