Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy vs Martin Luther King Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Grand Rapids · Public high · Grades 6–12
494 students
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
299 students
| Measure | Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy Grand Rapids, Michigan | Martin Luther King Leadership Academy Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #536 of 591 | #1529 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #15856 of 16,910 | #49664 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 494 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.9% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 7.5% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.5 vs 9.2).
- •Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (10% vs 7.5%).
- •Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 22%).
- •Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.9% vs 92.3%).
- •Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.7).
- •Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 494 students compared with 299.
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 Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy better than Martin Luther King Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy ranks higher (16.5 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 Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy and Martin Luther King Leadership Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy: 494. Martin Luther King Leadership Academy: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy and Martin Luther King Leadership Academy rank in Michigan?
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy is 536th of 591 and Martin Luther King Leadership Academy is 1529th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).