Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence vs Washington
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence
Springfield · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
354 students
Washington
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence Springfield, Massachusetts | Washington Springfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #726 of 1,009 | #748 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #27623 of 50,301 | #28888 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 354 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| 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 44.6).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Washington 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 11.6).
- •Washington is the larger school with 430 students compared with 354.
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence is a charter school while Washington is a public 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence better than Washington?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence ranks higher (46.4 vs 44.6 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence and Washington?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence: 354. Washington: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence and Washington rank in Massachusetts?
Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence is 726th of 1,009 and Washington is 748th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).