Dr Martin Luther King Academy vs Glenside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr Martin Luther King Academy
Muskegon · Charter elementary · Grades 3–5
105 students
Glenside Elementary
Muskegon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
185 students
| Measure | Dr Martin Luther King Academy Muskegon, Michigan | Glenside Elementary Muskegon, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1464 of 1,581 | #1185 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #48557 of 50,301 | #39860 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 105 | 185 |
| Enrollment | 105 | 185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 85.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | – |
| city | Muskegon | Muskegon |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 12.8).
- •Glenside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.9% vs 86.7%).
- •Dr Martin Luther King Academy does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.8).
- •Glenside Elementary is the larger school with 185 students compared with 105.
- •Dr Martin Luther King Academy is a charter school while Glenside 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 Dr Martin Luther King Academy better than Glenside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Glenside Elementary ranks higher (27.9 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 Dr Martin Luther King Academy and Glenside Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Muskegon and Muskegon in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr Martin Luther King Academy: 105. Glenside Elementary: 185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr Martin Luther King Academy and Glenside Elementary rank in Michigan?
Dr Martin Luther King Academy is 1464th of 1,581 and Glenside Elementary is 1185th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).