Fairfield Court Elementary vs Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Court Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
222 students
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
500 students
| Measure | Fairfield Court Elementary Richmond, Virginia | Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1140 of 1,142 | #339 of 340 |
| National rank | #44883 of 50,301 | #12658 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 222 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 222 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.1 vs 19.9).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •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 12.3).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is the larger school with 500 students compared with 222.
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 Fairfield Court Elementary better than Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Jr. Middle ranks higher (26.1 vs 19.9 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 Fairfield Court Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfield Court Elementary: 222. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfield Court Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle rank in Virginia?
Fairfield Court Elementary is 1140th of 1,142 and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is 339th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).