Frederick Harris vs Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 962 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Harris
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
570 students
Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence
Springfield · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
354 students
| Measure | Frederick Harris Springfield, Massachusetts | Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence Springfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #790 of 1,009 | #726 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #31131 of 50,301 | #27623 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 570 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 42% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 41.2).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence does better on math proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Frederick Harris does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.4).
- •Frederick Harris is the larger school with 570 students compared with 354.
- •Frederick Harris 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 Frederick Harris better than Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence ranks higher (46.4 vs 41.2 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 Frederick Harris and Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence?
About 962 m in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Harris: 570. Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Harris and Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence rank in Massachusetts?
Frederick Harris is 790th of 1,009 and Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence is 726th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).