DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy vs Mahanay El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 357 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
Mahanay El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
499 students
| Measure | DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy Dallas, Texas | Mahanay El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2990 of 4,686 | #2615 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #33725 of 50,301 | #31218 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 499 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 90.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 47% |
| city | Dallas | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mahanay El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.1 vs 37.4).
- •Mahanay El does better on math proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Mahanay El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.4% vs 94.6%).
- •Mahanay El does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.8).
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 Mahanay El?
On the Success Index (US), Mahanay El ranks higher (41.1 vs 37.4 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 Mahanay El?
About 357 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy: 499. Mahanay El: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy and Mahanay El rank in Texas?
DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy is 2990th of 4,686 and Mahanay El is 2615th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).