Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy vs Larkdale Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy
Lauderhill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
385 students
Larkdale Elementary School
Lauderhill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students
| Measure | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy Lauderhill, Florida | Larkdale Elementary School Lauderhill, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1927 of 2,187 | #2086 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #34301 of 50,301 | #39003 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 385 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.7% | 74.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Lauderhill | Lauderhill |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.5 vs 29.3).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Larkdale Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.7% vs 77.7%).
- •Larkdale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.0).
- •Larkdale Elementary School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 385.
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 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy better than Larkdale Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy ranks higher (36.5 vs 29.3 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 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy and Larkdale Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lauderhill and Lauderhill in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy: 385. Larkdale Elementary School: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy and Larkdale Elementary School rank in Florida?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy is 1927th of 2,187 and Larkdale Elementary School is 2086th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).