DR Martin Luther King School JR Elementary School vs Mont Pleasant Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 653 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DR Martin Luther King School JR Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
424 students
Mont Pleasant Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 6–8
569 students
| Measure | DR Martin Luther King School JR Elementary School Schenectady, New York | Mont Pleasant Middle School Schenectady, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2432 of 2,536 | #712 of 785 |
| National rank | #45150 of 50,301 | #13446 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 424 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.9% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 9% |
| city | Schenectady | Schenectady |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mont Pleasant Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 19.5).
- •Mont Pleasant Middle School does better on math proficiency (9% vs 3%).
- •DR Martin Luther King School JR Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 13%).
- •Mont Pleasant Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.5% vs 84.9%).
- •Mont Pleasant Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 11.5).
- •Mont Pleasant Middle School is the larger school with 569 students compared with 424.
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 DR Martin Luther King School JR Elementary School better than Mont Pleasant Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mont Pleasant Middle School ranks higher (21.9 vs 19.5 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 DR Martin Luther King School JR Elementary School and Mont Pleasant Middle School?
About 653 m in a straight line, between Schenectady and Schenectady in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DR Martin Luther King School JR Elementary School: 424. Mont Pleasant Middle School: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DR Martin Luther King School JR Elementary School and Mont Pleasant Middle School rank in New York?
DR Martin Luther King School JR Elementary School is 2432nd of 2,536 and Mont Pleasant Middle School is 712th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).