Aki Kurose Middle School vs Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 664 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aki Kurose Middle School
Seattle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
817 students
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students
| Measure | Aki Kurose Middle School Seattle, Washington | Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #245 of 363 | #1022 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #8975 of 15,369 | #37288 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 817 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 817 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.8% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 27% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aki Kurose Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.8 vs 31.9).
- •Aki Kurose Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Aki Kurose Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Aki Kurose Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.8% vs 73%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 18.2).
- •Aki Kurose Middle School is the larger school with 817 students compared with 289.
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 Aki Kurose Middle School better than Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Aki Kurose Middle School ranks higher (43.8 vs 31.9 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 Aki Kurose Middle School and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School?
About 664 m in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aki Kurose Middle School: 817. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aki Kurose Middle School and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School rank in Washington?
Aki Kurose Middle School is 245th of 363 and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is 1022nd of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).