Gerald R Ford Academic Center vs Martin Luther King Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gerald R Ford Academic Center
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
213 students
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
299 students
| Measure | Gerald R Ford Academic Center Grand Rapids, Michigan | Martin Luther King Leadership Academy Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1349 of 1,581 | #1529 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #45723 of 50,301 | #49664 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 213 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 213 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 7.5% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gerald R Ford Academic Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.6 vs 9.2).
- •Gerald R Ford Academic Center does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •Gerald R Ford Academic Center does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Gerald R Ford Academic Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.4% vs 92.3%).
- •Gerald R Ford Academic Center does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.7).
- •Martin Luther King Leadership Academy is the larger school with 299 students compared with 213.
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 Gerald R Ford Academic Center better than Martin Luther King Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Gerald R Ford Academic Center ranks higher (18.6 vs 9.2 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 Gerald R Ford Academic Center and Martin Luther King Leadership Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gerald R Ford Academic Center: 213. Martin Luther King Leadership Academy: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gerald R Ford Academic Center and Martin Luther King Leadership Academy rank in Michigan?
Gerald R Ford Academic Center is 1349th of 1,581 and Martin Luther King Leadership Academy is 1529th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).