Berkeley High vs Martin Luther King Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berkeley High
Berkeley · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,218 students
Martin Luther King Middle
Berkeley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
851 students
| Measure | Berkeley High Berkeley, California | Martin Luther King Middle Berkeley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #119 of 1,343 | #122 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3392 of 16,910 | #2144 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 3,218 | 851 |
| Enrollment | 3,218 | 851 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.8% | 32.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 70% |
| city | Berkeley | Berkeley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 69.6).
- •Martin Luther King Middle does better on math proficiency (70% vs 52%).
- •Berkeley High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 73%).
- •Berkeley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.8% vs 32.5%).
- •Martin Luther King Middle does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 18.5).
- •Berkeley High is the larger school with 3,218 students compared with 851.
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 Berkeley High better than Martin Luther King Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Middle ranks higher (76.2 vs 69.6 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 Berkeley High and Martin Luther King Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Berkeley and Berkeley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berkeley High: 3,218. Martin Luther King Middle: 851. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berkeley High and Martin Luther King Middle rank in California?
Berkeley High is 119th of 1,343 and Martin Luther King Middle is 122nd of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).