Martin Luther King Jr. Middle vs Thomas Jefferson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Madera · Public middle · Grades 7–8
865 students
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Madera · Public middle · Grades 7–8
948 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Madera, California | Thomas Jefferson Middle Madera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1235 of 1,334 | #987 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14975 of 15,369 | #13904 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 865 | 948 |
| Enrollment | 865 | 948 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 18% |
| city | Madera | Madera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.3 vs 11.4).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle does better on math proficiency (18% vs 14%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 26%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.7% vs 96.9%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.3).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle is the larger school with 948 students compared with 865.
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 Martin Luther King Jr. Middle better than Thomas Jefferson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson Middle ranks higher (19.3 vs 11.4 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Middle and Thomas Jefferson Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Madera and Madera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle: 865. Thomas Jefferson Middle: 948. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Jr. Middle and Thomas Jefferson Middle rank in California?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is 1235th of 1,334 and Thomas Jefferson Middle is 987th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).