Martin Luther King Jr Elementary vs Washington Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.0 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
Washington Middle School
Yakima · Public middle · Grades 6–8
748 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Jr Elementary Yakima, Washington | Washington Middle School Yakima, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1098 of 1,154 | #356 of 363 |
| National rank | #42183 of 50,301 | #14446 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 485 | 748 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 748 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 96% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 24% |
| city | Yakima | Yakima |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King Jr Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.2 vs 16.0).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 24%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 30%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.6% vs 96%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 18.7).
- •Washington Middle School is the larger school with 748 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 Washington Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Jr Elementary ranks higher (24.2 vs 16.0 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 Washington Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Yakima and Yakima in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary: 485. Washington Middle School: 748. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Jr Elementary and Washington Middle School rank in Washington?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary is 1098th of 1,154 and Washington Middle School is 356th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).