Charles Hackley Middle School vs Dr Martin Luther King Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Hackley Middle School
Muskegon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
774 students
Dr Martin Luther King Academy
Muskegon · Charter elementary · Grades 3–5
105 students
| Measure | Charles Hackley Middle School Muskegon, Michigan | Dr Martin Luther King Academy Muskegon, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #481 of 485 | #1464 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #15161 of 15,369 | #48557 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 774 | 105 |
| Enrollment | 774 | 105 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.1% | 86.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 2.5% |
| city | Muskegon | Muskegon |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr Martin Luther King Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.8 vs 9.1).
- •Charles Hackley Middle School does better on math proficiency (11% vs 2.5%).
- •Charles Hackley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 2.5%).
- •Dr Martin Luther King Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.7% vs 87.1%).
- •Dr Martin Luther King Academy does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 20.9).
- •Charles Hackley Middle School is the larger school with 774 students compared with 105.
- •Charles Hackley Middle 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 Charles Hackley Middle School better than Dr Martin Luther King Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Dr Martin Luther King Academy ranks higher (12.8 vs 9.1 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 Charles Hackley Middle School and Dr Martin Luther King Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Muskegon and Muskegon in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Hackley Middle School: 774. Dr Martin Luther King Academy: 105. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Hackley Middle School and Dr Martin Luther King Academy rank in Michigan?
Charles Hackley Middle School is 481st of 485 and Dr Martin Luther King Academy is 1464th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).