Martin Luther King Junior High School vs Minnie Ruffin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 170 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin Luther King Junior High School
Monroe · Public middle · Grades 7–8
350 students
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School
Monroe · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
354 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Junior High School Monroe, Louisiana | Minnie Ruffin Elementary School Monroe, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #190 of 218 | #465 of 697 |
| National rank | #9088 of 15,369 | #20772 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 350 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92% | 94.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 51% |
| city | Monroe | Monroe |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Minnie Ruffin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 43.4).
- •Minnie Ruffin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 35%).
- •Minnie Ruffin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 51%).
- •Martin Luther King Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92% vs 94.4%).
- •Minnie Ruffin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.3).
- •Minnie Ruffin Elementary School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 350.
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 Junior High School better than Minnie Ruffin Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Minnie Ruffin Elementary School ranks higher (56.3 vs 43.4 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 Junior High School and Minnie Ruffin Elementary School?
About 170 m in a straight line, between Monroe and Monroe in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Junior High School: 350. Minnie Ruffin Elementary School: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Junior High School and Minnie Ruffin Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Martin Luther King Junior High School is 190th of 218 and Minnie Ruffin Elementary School is 465th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).