Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan vs Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan
Benton Harbor · Charter high · Grades 9–12
112 students
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
Benton Harbor · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
229 students
| Measure | Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan Benton Harbor, Michigan | Martin Luther King Jr Elementary Benton Harbor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #412 of 591 | #1384 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #12187 of 16,910 | #46547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 112 | 229 |
| Enrollment | 112 | 229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 2.5% |
| city | Benton Harbor | Benton Harbor |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.0 vs 17.1).
- •Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.5% vs 89.1%).
- •Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 10.4).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Elementary is the larger school with 229 students compared with 112.
- •Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan is a charter school while Martin Luther King Jr Elementary 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 Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan better than Martin Luther King Jr Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan ranks higher (35.0 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 Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Benton Harbor and Benton Harbor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan: 112. Martin Luther King Jr Elementary: 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary rank in Michigan?
Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan is 412th of 591 and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary is 1384th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).