Berenda Elementary vs Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 210 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berenda Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–6
709 students
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
709 students
| Measure | Berenda Elementary Madera, California | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3914 of 5,693 | #5061 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42409 of 50,301 | #47954 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 709 | 709 |
| Enrollment | 709 | 709 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | – |
| Math proficiency | 31% | – |
| city | Madera | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Berenda Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.8 vs 14.3).
- •Berenda Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85% vs 90.1%).
- •Berenda Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 22.2).
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 Berenda Elementary better than Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Berenda Elementary ranks higher (23.8 vs 14.3 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 Berenda Elementary and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
About 210 km in a straight line, between Madera and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berenda Elementary: 709. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary: 709. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berenda Elementary and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary rank in California?
Berenda Elementary is 3914th of 5,693 and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 5061st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).