Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy vs The School at Marygrove
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
234 students
The School at Marygrove
Detroit · Public other · Grades K–12
606 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy Detroit, Michigan | The School at Marygrove Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1103 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #37161 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 234 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 234 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.2% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | – |
| Math proficiency | 36% | – |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The School at Marygrove does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.3% vs 84.2%).
- •The School at Marygrove does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 23.4).
- •The School at Marygrove is the larger school with 606 students compared with 234.
- •Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy is a charter school while The School at Marygrove 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 Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy better than The School at Marygrove?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy and The School at Marygrove?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy: 234. The School at Marygrove: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy and The School at Marygrove rank in Michigan?
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy is 1103rd of 1,581 and The School at Marygrove is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).