Chimborazo Elementary vs Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chimborazo Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
403 students
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
500 students
| Measure | Chimborazo Elementary Richmond, Virginia | Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1093 of 1,142 | #339 of 340 |
| National rank | #29645 of 50,301 | #12658 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 403 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chimborazo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 26.1).
- •Chimborazo Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Chimborazo Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 99.5%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.4).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is the larger school with 500 students compared with 403.
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 Chimborazo Elementary better than Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Chimborazo Elementary ranks higher (43.4 vs 26.1 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 Chimborazo Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chimborazo Elementary: 403. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chimborazo Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle rank in Virginia?
Chimborazo Elementary is 1093rd of 1,142 and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is 339th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).