Martin Luther King El. School vs Nathan Bishop Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 956 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin Luther King El. School
Providence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
Nathan Bishop Middle
Providence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
719 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King El. School Providence, Rhode Island | Nathan Bishop Middle Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #165 of 172 | #50 of 58 |
| National rank | #47872 of 50,301 | #14614 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 430 | 719 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 719 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 80.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 13% |
| city | Providence | Providence |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (14.5 vs 14.7).
- •Nathan Bishop Middle does better on math proficiency (13% vs 10%).
- •Martin Luther King El. School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 19%).
- •Martin Luther King El. School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.5% vs 80.1%).
- •Nathan Bishop Middle does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.2).
- •Nathan Bishop Middle is the larger school with 719 students compared with 430.
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 El. School better than Nathan Bishop Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Martin Luther King El. School and Nathan Bishop Middle?
About 956 m in a straight line, between Providence and Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King El. School: 430. Nathan Bishop Middle: 719. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King El. School and Nathan Bishop Middle rank in Rhode Island?
Martin Luther King El. School is 165th of 172 and Nathan Bishop Middle is 50th of 58 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).