Birdielee V. Bright Elementary vs Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birdielee V. Bright Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students
| Measure | Birdielee V. Bright Elementary Los Angeles, California | Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3755 of 5,693 | #5596 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41433 of 50,301 | #49852 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 374 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.5% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 15% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birdielee V. Bright Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.4 vs 8.2).
- •Birdielee V. Bright Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 15%).
- •Birdielee V. Bright Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 22%).
- •Birdielee V. Bright Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.5% vs 98.9%).
- •Birdielee V. Bright Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 19.9).
- •Birdielee V. Bright Elementary is the larger school with 374 students compared with 278.
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 Birdielee V. Bright Elementary better than Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Birdielee V. Bright Elementary ranks higher (25.4 vs 8.2 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 Birdielee V. Bright Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birdielee V. Bright Elementary: 374. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birdielee V. Bright Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary rank in California?
Birdielee V. Bright Elementary is 3755th of 5,693 and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 5596th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).