East Valley Central Middle School vs Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Valley Central Middle School
Yakima · Public middle · Grades 6–8
792 students
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades K–5
485 students
| Measure | East Valley Central Middle School Yakima, Washington | Martin Luther King Jr Elementary Yakima, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #173 of 363 | #1098 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #6523 of 15,369 | #42183 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 792 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 792 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 31% |
| city | Yakima | Yakima |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Valley Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 24.2).
- •East Valley Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 31%).
- •East Valley Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 36%).
- •East Valley Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.4% vs 92.6%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 18.9).
- •East Valley Central Middle School is the larger school with 792 students compared with 485.
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 East Valley Central Middle School better than Martin Luther King Jr Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), East Valley Central Middle School ranks higher (55.2 vs 24.2 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 East Valley Central Middle School and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Yakima and Yakima in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Valley Central Middle School: 792. Martin Luther King Jr Elementary: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Valley Central Middle School and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary rank in Washington?
East Valley Central Middle School is 173rd of 363 and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary is 1098th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).