Martin Luther King Junior High School vs Thomas Jefferson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 883 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
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Monroe · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
268 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Junior High School Monroe, Louisiana | Thomas Jefferson Elementary Monroe, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #190 of 218 | #535 of 697 |
| National rank | #9088 of 15,369 | #25529 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 350 | 268 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92% | 97% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 58% |
| city | Monroe | Monroe |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 43.4).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 35%).
- •Martin Luther King Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92% vs 97%).
- •Martin Luther King Junior High School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.8).
- •Martin Luther King Junior High School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 268.
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 Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson Elementary ranks higher (49.5 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 Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
About 883 m in a straight line, between Monroe and Monroe in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Junior High School: 350. Thomas Jefferson Elementary: 268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Junior High School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary rank in Louisiana?
Martin Luther King Junior High School is 190th of 218 and Thomas Jefferson Elementary is 535th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).