Dr Martin Luther King Academy vs Muskegon Heights Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 441 m 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
Muskegon Heights Academy
Muskegon · Charter high · Grades 6–12
253 students
| Measure | Dr Martin Luther King Academy Muskegon, Michigan | Muskegon Heights Academy Muskegon, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1464 of 1,581 | #577 of 591 |
| National rank | #48557 of 50,301 | #16648 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 105 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 105 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 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 9.5).
- •Muskegon Heights Academy does better on reading proficiency (7.5% vs 2.5%).
- •Dr Martin Luther King Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.7% vs 91.3%).
- •Dr Martin Luther King Academy does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.9).
- •Muskegon Heights Academy is the larger school with 253 students compared with 105.
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 Muskegon Heights Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Dr Martin Luther King Academy ranks higher (12.8 vs 9.5 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 Muskegon Heights Academy?
About 441 m in a straight line, between Muskegon and Muskegon in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr Martin Luther King Academy: 105. Muskegon Heights Academy: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr Martin Luther King Academy and Muskegon Heights Academy rank in Michigan?
Dr Martin Luther King Academy is 1464th of 1,581 and Muskegon Heights Academy is 577th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).