Dr. Freddie Thomas Middle School vs School 9-DR Martin Luther King JR
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Freddie Thomas Middle School
Rochester · Public middle · Grades 7–8
512 students
School 9-DR Martin Luther King JR
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
614 students
| Measure | Dr. Freddie Thomas Middle School Rochester, New York | School 9-DR Martin Luther King JR Rochester, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #461 of 785 | #2340 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #8622 of 15,369 | #43686 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 512 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.9% | 81.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 12% |
| Math proficiency | – | 16% |
| city | Rochester | Rochester |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Freddie Thomas Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 21.9).
- •School 9-DR Martin Luther King JR does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.1% vs 88.9%).
- •Dr. Freddie Thomas Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.4).
- •School 9-DR Martin Luther King JR is the larger school with 614 students compared with 512.
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 Dr. Freddie Thomas Middle School better than School 9-DR Martin Luther King JR?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Freddie Thomas Middle School ranks higher (45.4 vs 21.9 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 Dr. Freddie Thomas Middle School and School 9-DR Martin Luther King JR?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Freddie Thomas Middle School: 512. School 9-DR Martin Luther King JR: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Freddie Thomas Middle School and School 9-DR Martin Luther King JR rank in New York?
Dr. Freddie Thomas Middle School is 461st of 785 and School 9-DR Martin Luther King JR is 2340th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).