Fair Plain Middle School vs Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fair Plain Middle School
Benton Harbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
240 students
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
Benton Harbor · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
229 students
| Measure | Fair Plain Middle School Benton Harbor, Michigan | Martin Luther King Jr Elementary Benton Harbor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #453 of 485 | #1384 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #14578 of 15,369 | #46547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 240 | 229 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 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 14.9).
- •Fair Plain Middle School does better on math proficiency (3% vs 2.5%).
- •Fair Plain Middle School does better on reading proficiency (8% vs 2.5%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 96.3%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 10.9).
- •Fair Plain Middle School is the larger school with 240 students compared with 229.
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 Fair Plain Middle School better than Martin Luther King Jr Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Jr Elementary ranks higher (17.1 vs 14.9 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 Fair Plain Middle School and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Benton Harbor and Benton Harbor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fair Plain Middle School: 240. Martin Luther King Jr Elementary: 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fair Plain Middle School and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary rank in Michigan?
Fair Plain Middle School is 453rd of 485 and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary is 1384th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).