Billy Earl Dade Middle vs DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Billy Earl Dade Middle
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
599 students
DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
499 students
| Measure | Billy Earl Dade Middle Dallas, Texas | DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1635 of 1,684 | #2990 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13812 of 15,369 | #33725 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 599 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 599 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 40% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.4 vs 19.8).
- •DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy does better on math proficiency (40% vs 29%).
- •DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 20%).
- •DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.6% vs 99.2%).
- •DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.9).
- •Billy Earl Dade Middle is the larger school with 599 students compared with 499.
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 Billy Earl Dade Middle better than DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy?
On the Success Index (US), DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy ranks higher (37.4 vs 19.8 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 Billy Earl Dade Middle and DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Billy Earl Dade Middle: 599. DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Billy Earl Dade Middle and DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy rank in Texas?
Billy Earl Dade Middle is 1635th of 1,684 and DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy is 2990th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).