Benjamin Franklin Elementary vs Martin Luther King Jr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–6
767 students
Martin Luther King Jr. High
Riverside · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,699 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Elementary Riverside, California | Martin Luther King Jr. High Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1183 of 5,693 | #275 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15704 of 50,301 | #6464 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 767 | 2,699 |
| Enrollment | 767 | 2,699 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.9% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 54% |
| city | Riverside | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 57.4).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 54%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. High does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 69%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.9% vs 54.7%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. High does better on students per teacher (24.1 vs 25.6).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. High is the larger school with 2,699 students compared with 767.
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 Benjamin Franklin Elementary better than Martin Luther King Jr. High?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin Franklin Elementary ranks higher (63.6 vs 57.4 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 Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary: 767. Martin Luther King Jr. High: 2,699. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. High rank in California?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary is 1183rd of 5,693 and Martin Luther King Jr. High is 275th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).