Herbert J. Saunders Middle vs Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herbert J. Saunders Middle
Manassas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,198 students
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Woodbridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
454 students
| Measure | Herbert J. Saunders Middle Manassas, Virginia | Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Woodbridge, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #177 of 340 | #617 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2651 of 15,369 | #10807 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,198 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 1,198 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.5% | 69.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 81% |
| city | Manassas | Woodbridge |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herbert J. Saunders Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 70.7).
- •Herbert J. Saunders Middle does better on math proficiency (83% vs 81%).
- •Herbert J. Saunders Middle does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 75%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.2% vs 69.5%).
- •Herbert J. Saunders Middle does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.7).
- •Herbert J. Saunders Middle is the larger school with 1,198 students compared with 454.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Herbert J. Saunders Middle better than Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Herbert J. Saunders Middle ranks higher (73.4 vs 70.7 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 Herbert J. Saunders Middle and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Manassas and Woodbridge in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert J. Saunders Middle: 1,198. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert J. Saunders Middle and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary rank in Virginia?
Herbert J. Saunders Middle is 177th of 340 and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 617th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).