Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy vs Plantation Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.8 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
Plantation Elementary School
Plantation · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
550 students
| Measure | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy Lauderhill, Florida | Plantation Elementary School Plantation, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1927 of 2,187 | #1413 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #34301 of 50,301 | #23857 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 385 | 550 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 550 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.7% | 59.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 55% |
| city | Lauderhill | Plantation |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plantation Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 36.5).
- •Plantation Elementary School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Plantation Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Plantation Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.3% vs 77.7%).
- •Plantation Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.0).
- •Plantation Elementary School is the larger school with 550 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 Plantation Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Plantation Elementary School ranks higher (51.9 vs 36.5 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 Plantation Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Lauderhill and Plantation in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy: 385. Plantation Elementary School: 550. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy and Plantation Elementary School rank in Florida?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy is 1927th of 2,187 and Plantation Elementary School is 1413th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).