Lewis & Clark Middle School vs Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lewis & Clark Middle School
Yakima · Public middle · Grades 6–8
815 students
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades K–5
485 students
| Measure | Lewis & Clark Middle School Yakima, Washington | Martin Luther King Jr Elementary Yakima, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #355 of 363 | #1098 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #14404 of 15,369 | #42183 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 815 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 815 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 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 16.2).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 30%).
- •Lewis & Clark Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.2% vs 92.6%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 19.0).
- •Lewis & Clark Middle School is the larger school with 815 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 Lewis & Clark Middle School better than Martin Luther King Jr Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Jr Elementary ranks higher (24.2 vs 16.2 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 Lewis & Clark Middle School and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Yakima and Yakima in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lewis & Clark Middle School: 815. Martin Luther King Jr Elementary: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lewis & Clark Middle School and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary rank in Washington?
Lewis & Clark Middle School is 355th of 363 and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary is 1098th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).