Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School vs Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 274 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School
Detroit · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
339 students
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
976 students
| Measure | Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School Detroit, Michigan | Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #477 of 485 | #580 of 591 |
| National rank | #15137 of 15,369 | #16669 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 339 | 976 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 976 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 75.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 4% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (9.4 vs 9.1).
- •Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School does better on math proficiency (8% vs 4%).
- •Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.5% vs 98.8%).
- •Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 23.8).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School is the larger school with 976 students compared with 339.
- •Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School is a charter school while Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School 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 Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School better than Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School and Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School?
About 274 m in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School: 339. Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School: 976. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School and Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School rank in Michigan?
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School is 477th of 485 and Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School is 580th of 591 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).