Esek Hopkins Middle vs Martin Luther King El. School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Esek Hopkins Middle
Providence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
398 students
Martin Luther King El. School
Providence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
| Measure | Esek Hopkins Middle Providence, Rhode Island | Martin Luther King El. School Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #52 of 58 | #165 of 172 |
| National rank | #14800 of 15,369 | #47872 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 398 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.9% | 76.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 10% |
| city | Providence | Providence |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King El. School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.5 vs 13.1).
- •Martin Luther King El. School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 7%).
- •Martin Luther King El. School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 14%).
- •Martin Luther King El. School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.5% vs 88.9%).
- •Esek Hopkins Middle does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.2).
- •Martin Luther King El. School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 398.
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 Esek Hopkins Middle better than Martin Luther King El. School?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King El. School ranks higher (14.5 vs 13.1 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 Esek Hopkins Middle and Martin Luther King El. School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Providence and Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Esek Hopkins Middle: 398. Martin Luther King El. School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Esek Hopkins Middle and Martin Luther King El. School rank in Rhode Island?
Esek Hopkins Middle is 52nd of 58 and Martin Luther King El. School is 165th of 172 among middle schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).