Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School vs Rising Star Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.7 km 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
Rising Star Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
324 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School Seattle, Washington | Rising Star Elementary School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1022 of 1,154 | #888 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #37288 of 50,301 | #31028 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 289 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rising Star Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.4 vs 31.9).
- •Rising Star Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Rising Star Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 73%).
- •Rising Star Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.8).
- •Rising Star Elementary School is the larger school with 324 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School better than Rising Star Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rising Star Elementary School ranks higher (41.4 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School and Rising Star Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School: 289. Rising Star Elementary School: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School and Rising Star Elementary School rank in Washington?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is 1022nd of 1,154 and Rising Star Elementary School is 888th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).