AdamsYoung Building vs Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 278 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
AdamsYoung Building
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
520 students
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
234 students
| Measure | AdamsYoung Building Detroit, Michigan | Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1460 of 1,581 | #1103 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #48446 of 50,301 | #37161 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 520 | 234 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 234 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.3% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 65.0 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 48% |
| Math proficiency | – | 36% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.1 vs 13.1).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.2% vs 87.3%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 65.0).
- •AdamsYoung Building is the larger school with 520 students compared with 234.
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 AdamsYoung Building better than Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy ranks higher (32.1 vs 13.1 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 AdamsYoung Building and Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy?
About 278 m in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AdamsYoung Building: 520. Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy: 234. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AdamsYoung Building and Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy rank in Michigan?
AdamsYoung Building is 1460th of 1,581 and Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy is 1103rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).