Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School vs Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 656 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Seattle · Charter other · Grades 6–12
121 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School Seattle, Washington | Rainier Valley Leadership Academy Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1022 of 1,154 | – |
| National rank | #37288 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 289 | 121 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 121 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73% | 56.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rainier Valley Leadership Academy does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Rainier Valley Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.2% vs 73%).
- •Rainier Valley Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 13.8).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is the larger school with 289 students compared with 121.
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is a public school while Rainier Valley Leadership Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School better than Rainier Valley Leadership Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School and Rainier Valley Leadership Academy?
About 656 m in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School: 289. Rainier Valley Leadership Academy: 121. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School and Rainier Valley Leadership Academy rank in Washington?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is 1022nd of 1,154 and Rainier Valley Leadership Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).