Birchland Park vs Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchland Park
East Longmeadow · Public middle · Grades 6–8
590 students
Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence
Springfield · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
354 students
| Measure | Birchland Park East Longmeadow, Massachusetts | Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence Springfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #109 of 300 | #726 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #2740 of 15,369 | #27623 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 590 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 590 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | East Longmeadow | Springfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birchland Park scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 46.4).
- •Birchland Park does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Birchland Park does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 37%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.9).
- •Birchland Park is the larger school with 590 students compared with 354.
- •Birchland Park is a public school while Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Birchland Park better than Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence?
On the Success Index (US), Birchland Park ranks higher (72.9 vs 46.4 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 Birchland Park and Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between East Longmeadow and Springfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birchland Park: 590. Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birchland Park and Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence rank in Massachusetts?
Birchland Park is 109th of 300 and Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence is 726th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).