Martin Luther King Jr Elementary vs Clarke School
Clarke School has a higher overall rating of 5.5/10 compared to 2.5/10. Clarke School is significantly larger with 465 students, about 2.0× the size of Martin Luther King Jr Elementary (234). In math proficiency, Clarke School leads at 67.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
Benton Harbor, MI
2.5/10
Elementary School1st – 3rd
234 students
Clarke School
Saint Joseph, MI
5.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
465 students
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| Metric | Martin Luther King Jr Elementary | Clarke School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2.5 / 10 | 5.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 1.9 | 6.0 |
| Growth Score | 1.6 | 5.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 94.9% | 23.9% |
| Environment Score | 5.4 | 4.2 |
| State Rank | #3,176 of 3,198 | #2,258 of 3,198 |
| State Percentile | 1th | 29th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Martin Luther King Jr Elementary | Clarke School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 2.5% | 67.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 2.5% | 71.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Martin Luther King Jr Elementary | Clarke School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | 1st – 3rd | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 234 | 465 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 10.6:1 | 22.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 94.9% | 23.9% |
| District | Benton Harbor Area Schools | St. Joseph Public Schools |
| City | Benton Harbor | Saint Joseph |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Benton Harbor (49022) | Saint Joseph (49085) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $39,859 | $101,763 |
| Median Home Value | $140,500 | $287,300 |
| Median Rent | $797 | $1,099 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 18.0% | 48.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 31.7% | 4.2% |
| Avg Commute | 19 min | 17 min |