Anderson Elementary vs Martin Luther King Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 802 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anderson Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
451 students
Martin Luther King Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
336 students
| Measure | Anderson Elementary Compton, California | Martin Luther King Elementary Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2837 of 5,693 | #4638 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34666 of 50,301 | #46182 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 451 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 25.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 31% |
| city | Compton | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Anderson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.9 vs 17.8).
- •Anderson Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 31%).
- •Anderson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 33%).
- •Anderson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.9% vs 91.1%).
- •Martin Luther King Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.8 vs 26.5).
- •Anderson Elementary is the larger school with 451 students compared with 336.
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 Anderson Elementary better than Martin Luther King Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Anderson Elementary ranks higher (35.9 vs 17.8 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 Anderson Elementary and Martin Luther King Elementary?
About 802 m in a straight line, between Compton and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anderson Elementary: 451. Martin Luther King Elementary: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anderson Elementary and Martin Luther King Elementary rank in California?
Anderson Elementary is 2837th of 5,693 and Martin Luther King Elementary is 4638th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).