Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School vs University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
976 students
University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
476 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School Detroit, Michigan | University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #580 of 591 | #1176 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #16669 of 16,910 | #39673 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 976 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 976 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 70.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 32% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.3 vs 9.1).
- •University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 4%).
- •University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 16%).
- •University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.8% vs 75.5%).
- •University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 23.8).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School is the larger school with 976 students compared with 476.
- •Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School is a public school while University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary is a charter 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 Senior High School better than University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary ranks higher (28.3 vs 9.1 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 Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School and University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School: 976. University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School and University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary rank in Michigan?
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School is 580th of 591 and University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary is 1176th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).