Lake Seneca Elementary vs Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 313 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Seneca Elementary
Germantown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Germantown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
841 students
| Measure | Lake Seneca Elementary Germantown, Maryland | Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Germantown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #434 of 879 | #128 of 225 |
| National rank | #29206 of 50,301 | #9644 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 437 | 841 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 841 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.3% | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 30% |
| city | Germantown | Germantown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Seneca Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 40.8).
- •Lake Seneca Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.1% vs 61.3%).
- •Lake Seneca Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.3).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is the larger school with 841 students compared with 437.
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 Lake Seneca Elementary better than Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Seneca Elementary ranks higher (44.1 vs 40.8 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 Lake Seneca Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
About 313 m in a straight line, between Germantown and Germantown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Seneca Elementary: 437. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle: 841. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Seneca Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle rank in Maryland?
Lake Seneca Elementary is 434th of 879 and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is 128th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).