Martin Luther King Jr Elementary vs Ridgeview 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.
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades K–5
485 students
Ridgeview Elementary
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Jr Elementary Yakima, Washington | Ridgeview Elementary Yakima, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1098 of 1,154 | #967 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #42183 of 50,301 | #34711 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 485 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 42% |
| city | Yakima | Yakima |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgeview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.9 vs 24.2).
- •Ridgeview Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Ridgeview Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Ridgeview Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.2% vs 92.6%).
- •Ridgeview Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.6).
- •Ridgeview Elementary is the larger school with 533 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 Martin Luther King Jr Elementary better than Ridgeview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgeview Elementary ranks higher (35.9 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 Martin Luther King Jr Elementary and Ridgeview Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Yakima and Yakima in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary: 485. Ridgeview Elementary: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Jr Elementary and Ridgeview Elementary rank in Washington?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary is 1098th of 1,154 and Ridgeview Elementary is 967th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).