Bad Axe Middle School vs Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 337 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bad Axe Middle School
Bad Axe · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
227 students
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
Benton Harbor · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
229 students
| Measure | Bad Axe Middle School Bad Axe, Michigan | Martin Luther King Jr Elementary Benton Harbor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #611 of 1,581 | #1384 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #22265 of 50,301 | #46547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 227 | 229 |
| Enrollment | 227 | 229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.1% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 2.5% |
| city | Bad Axe | Benton Harbor |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bad Axe Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 17.1).
- •Bad Axe Middle School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 2.5%).
- •Bad Axe Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 2.5%).
- •Bad Axe Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.1% vs 89.1%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 17.5).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Elementary is the larger school with 229 students compared with 227.
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 Bad Axe Middle School better than Martin Luther King Jr Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bad Axe Middle School ranks higher (54.1 vs 17.1 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 Bad Axe Middle School and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary?
About 337 km in a straight line, between Bad Axe and Benton Harbor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bad Axe Middle School: 227. Martin Luther King Jr Elementary: 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bad Axe Middle School and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary rank in Michigan?
Bad Axe Middle School is 611th of 1,581 and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary is 1384th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).