Martin Luther King Jr Elementary vs South Whidbey Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 217 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
South Whidbey Elementary
Langley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
485 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Jr Elementary Yakima, Washington | South Whidbey Elementary Langley, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1098 of 1,154 | #619 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #42183 of 50,301 | #21201 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 485 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 39.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 44% |
| city | Yakima | Langley |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Whidbey Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 24.2).
- •South Whidbey Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 31%).
- •South Whidbey Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 36%).
- •South Whidbey Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 92.6%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.3).
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 South Whidbey Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), South Whidbey Elementary ranks higher (55.7 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 South Whidbey Elementary?
About 217 km in a straight line, between Yakima and Langley in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary: 485. South Whidbey Elementary: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Jr Elementary and South Whidbey Elementary rank in Washington?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary is 1098th of 1,154 and South Whidbey Elementary is 619th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).