Lovonya DeJean Middle vs Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 691 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lovonya DeJean Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 7–8
381 students
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades K–6
375 students
| Measure | Lovonya DeJean Middle Richmond, California | Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Richmond, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1313 of 1,334 | #5658 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15252 of 15,369 | #50098 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 381 | 375 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.9% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 6% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lovonya DeJean Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (7.4 vs 6.3).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on math proficiency (6% vs 3%).
- •Lovonya DeJean Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.9% vs 90.1%).
- •Lovonya DeJean Middle does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 22.1).
- •Lovonya DeJean Middle is the larger school with 381 students compared with 375.
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 Lovonya DeJean Middle better than Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lovonya DeJean Middle ranks higher (7.4 vs 6.3 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 Lovonya DeJean Middle and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
About 691 m in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lovonya DeJean Middle: 381. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary: 375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lovonya DeJean Middle and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary rank in California?
Lovonya DeJean Middle is 1313th of 1,334 and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 5658th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).