Martin Luther King Jr. Middle vs Virginia Lee Rose Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 675 m 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
Virginia Lee Rose Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–6
714 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Madera, California | Virginia Lee Rose Elementary Madera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1235 of 1,334 | #4900 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14975 of 15,369 | #47369 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 865 | 714 |
| Enrollment | 865 | 714 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 27% |
| city | Madera | Madera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Virginia Lee Rose Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.6 vs 11.4).
- •Virginia Lee Rose Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 14%).
- •Virginia Lee Rose Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 26%).
- •Virginia Lee Rose Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.8% vs 96.9%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 23.0).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is the larger school with 865 students compared with 714.
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 Virginia Lee Rose Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Virginia Lee Rose Elementary ranks higher (15.6 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 Virginia Lee Rose Elementary?
About 675 m in a straight line, between Madera and Madera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle: 865. Virginia Lee Rose Elementary: 714. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Jr. Middle and Virginia Lee Rose Elementary rank in California?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is 1235th of 1,334 and Virginia Lee Rose Elementary is 4900th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).