Martin Luther King Jr Elementary vs Union Gap School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.9 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
Union Gap School
Union Gap · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
558 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Jr Elementary Yakima, Washington | Union Gap School Union Gap, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1098 of 1,154 | #733 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #42183 of 50,301 | #25272 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 485 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 54% |
| city | Yakima | Union Gap |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Gap School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 24.2).
- •Union Gap School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 31%).
- •Union Gap School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 36%).
- •Union Gap School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.5% vs 92.6%).
- •Union Gap School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.6).
- •Union Gap School is the larger school with 558 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 Union Gap School?
On the Success Index (US), Union Gap School ranks higher (49.9 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 Union Gap School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Yakima and Union Gap in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary: 485. Union Gap School: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Jr Elementary and Union Gap School rank in Washington?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary is 1098th of 1,154 and Union Gap School is 733rd of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).