DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy vs James Madison H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
499 students
James Madison H S
Dallas · Public high · Grades 9–12
349 students
| Measure | DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy Dallas, Texas | James Madison H S Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2990 of 4,686 | #1227 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #33725 of 50,301 | #12979 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 499 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| 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 31.6).
- •James Madison H S does better on math proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 23%).
- •DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.6% vs 97.1%).
- •James Madison H S does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.8).
- •DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy is the larger school with 499 students compared with 349.
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 JR Arts Academy better than James Madison H S?
On the Success Index (US), DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy ranks higher (37.4 vs 31.6 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 JR Arts Academy and James Madison H S?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy: 499. James Madison H S: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy and James Madison H S rank in Texas?
DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy is 2990th of 4,686 and James Madison H S is 1227th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).