Amelia Earhart Middle vs Martin Luther King Jr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amelia Earhart Middle
Riverside · Public middle · Grades 7–8
743 students
Martin Luther King Jr. High
Riverside · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,699 students
| Measure | Amelia Earhart Middle Riverside, California | Martin Luther King Jr. High Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #351 of 1,334 | #275 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #6455 of 15,369 | #6464 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 743 | 2,699 |
| Enrollment | 743 | 2,699 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.1% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 54% |
| city | Riverside | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King Jr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 55.5).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. High does better on math proficiency (54% vs 50%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. High does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 66%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 56.1%).
- •Amelia Earhart Middle does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 24.1).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. High is the larger school with 2,699 students compared with 743.
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 Amelia Earhart Middle better than Martin Luther King Jr. High?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Jr. High ranks higher (57.4 vs 55.5 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 Amelia Earhart Middle and Martin Luther King Jr. High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amelia Earhart Middle: 743. Martin Luther King Jr. High: 2,699. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amelia Earhart Middle and Martin Luther King Jr. High rank in California?
Amelia Earhart Middle is 351st of 1,334 and Martin Luther King Jr. High is 275th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).