Hoover Elementary School vs Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoover Elementary School
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
582 students
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades K–5
485 students
| Measure | Hoover Elementary School Yakima, Washington | Martin Luther King Jr Elementary Yakima, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1139 of 1,154 | #1098 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #46280 of 50,301 | #42183 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 582 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 31% |
| city | Yakima | Yakima |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King Jr Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.2 vs 17.6).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.6% vs 94.3%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.2).
- •Hoover Elementary School is the larger school with 582 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 Hoover Elementary School better than Martin Luther King Jr Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Jr Elementary ranks higher (24.2 vs 17.6 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 Hoover Elementary School and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Yakima and Yakima in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover Elementary School: 582. Martin Luther King Jr Elementary: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover Elementary School and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary rank in Washington?
Hoover Elementary School is 1139th of 1,154 and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary is 1098th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).