Beach Elementary School vs Dr Martin Luther King Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beach Elementary School
Muskegon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
295 students
Dr Martin Luther King Academy
Muskegon · Charter elementary · Grades 3–5
105 students
| Measure | Beach Elementary School Muskegon, Michigan | Dr Martin Luther King Academy Muskegon, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #412 of 1,581 | #1464 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #16565 of 50,301 | #48557 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 295 | 105 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 105 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.8% | 86.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 2.5% |
| city | Muskegon | Muskegon |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beach Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 12.8).
- •Beach Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 2.5%).
- •Beach Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 2.5%).
- •Beach Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.8% vs 86.7%).
- •Beach Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.0).
- •Beach Elementary School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 105.
- •Beach Elementary School is a public school while Dr Martin Luther King Academy 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 Beach Elementary School better than Dr Martin Luther King Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Beach Elementary School ranks higher (62.3 vs 12.8 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 Beach Elementary School and Dr Martin Luther King Academy?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Muskegon and Muskegon in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beach Elementary School: 295. Dr Martin Luther King Academy: 105. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beach Elementary School and Dr Martin Luther King Academy rank in Michigan?
Beach Elementary School is 412th of 1,581 and Dr Martin Luther King Academy is 1464th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).