Alice Birney Elementary vs Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 354 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alice Birney Elementary
Eureka · Public elementary · Grades K–5
375 students
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades K–6
375 students
| Measure | Alice Birney Elementary Eureka, California | Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Richmond, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5363 of 5,693 | #5658 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49042 of 50,301 | #50098 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 375 | 375 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.6% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 6% |
| city | Eureka | Richmond |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alice Birney Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.4 vs 6.3).
- •Alice Birney Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 6%).
- •Alice Birney Elementary does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 10%).
- •Alice Birney Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 90.1%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 25.0).
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 Alice Birney Elementary better than Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alice Birney Elementary ranks higher (11.4 vs 6.3 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 Alice Birney Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
About 354 km in a straight line, between Eureka and Richmond in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Birney Elementary: 375. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary: 375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Birney Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary rank in California?
Alice Birney Elementary is 5363rd of 5,693 and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 5658th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).