Alisal Community vs Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alisal Community
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
591 students
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
577 students
| Measure | Alisal Community Salinas, California | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3384 of 5,693 | #5270 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38909 of 50,301 | #48718 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 591 | 577 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 577 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 25% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alisal Community scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.4 vs 12.4).
- •Alisal Community does better on math proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •Alisal Community does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 29%).
- •Alisal Community does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.2% vs 96.2%).
- •Alisal Community does better on students per teacher (24.6 vs 25.1).
- •Alisal Community is the larger school with 591 students compared with 577.
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 Alisal Community better than Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Alisal Community ranks higher (29.4 vs 12.4 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 Alisal Community and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alisal Community: 591. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy: 577. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alisal Community and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy rank in California?
Alisal Community is 3384th of 5,693 and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy is 5270th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).