Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences vs Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences
El Centro · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
230 students
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
El Centro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
445 students
| Measure | Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences El Centro, California | Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary El Centro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4028 of 5,693 | #3423 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42987 of 50,301 | #39210 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 230 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 230 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | El Centro | El Centro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 22.9).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.5% vs 90.1%).
- •Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 23.4).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is the larger school with 445 students compared with 230.
- •Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences is a charter school while Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences better than Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary ranks higher (29.0 vs 22.9 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 Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between El Centro and El Centro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences: 230. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary rank in California?
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences is 4028th of 5,693 and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 3423rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).