M. L. King Jr. Middle School vs Rawson School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
M. L. King Jr. Middle School
Hartford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
184 students
Rawson School
Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
198 students
| Measure | M. L. King Jr. Middle School Hartford, Connecticut | Rawson School Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 178 | #563 of 596 |
| National rank | #14115 of 15,369 | #45317 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 184 | 198 |
| Enrollment | 184 | 198 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.1% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 12% |
| city | Hartford | Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rawson School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.3 vs 18.0).
- •Rawson School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •M. L. King Jr. Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.1% vs 87.9%).
- •Rawson School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.2).
- •Rawson School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 184.
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 M. L. King Jr. Middle School better than Rawson School?
On the Success Index (US), Rawson School ranks higher (19.3 vs 18.0 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 M. L. King Jr. Middle School and Rawson School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hartford and Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
M. L. King Jr. Middle School: 184. Rawson School: 198. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do M. L. King Jr. Middle School and Rawson School rank in Connecticut?
M. L. King Jr. Middle School is 174th of 178 and Rawson School is 563rd of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).