Countryside Academy Elementary vs Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Countryside Academy Elementary
Benton Harbor · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
384 students
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
Benton Harbor · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
229 students
| Measure | Countryside Academy Elementary Benton Harbor, Michigan | Martin Luther King Jr Elementary Benton Harbor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1440 of 1,581 | #1384 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #48057 of 50,301 | #46547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 384 | 229 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 2.5% |
| city | Benton Harbor | Benton Harbor |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King Jr Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.1 vs 14.1).
- •Countryside Academy Elementary does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Countryside Academy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •Countryside Academy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.1% vs 89.1%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 16.7).
- •Countryside Academy Elementary is the larger school with 384 students compared with 229.
- •Countryside Academy Elementary 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 Countryside Academy Elementary better than Martin Luther King Jr Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Jr Elementary ranks higher (17.1 vs 14.1 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 Countryside Academy Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Benton Harbor and Benton Harbor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Countryside Academy Elementary: 384. Martin Luther King Jr Elementary: 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Countryside Academy Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary rank in Michigan?
Countryside Academy Elementary is 1440th 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).