Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle vs King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle
San Francisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
363 students
King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle
San Francisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
367 students
| Measure | Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle San Francisco, California | King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #843 of 1,334 | #836 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12906 of 15,369 | #12858 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 363 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 27% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (24.7 vs 25.0).
- •King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle does better on math proficiency (27% vs 8%).
- •King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 25%).
- •Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.4% vs 77.9%).
- •Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.7).
- •King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle is the larger school with 367 students compared with 363.
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 Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle better than King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle and King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle: 363. King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle and King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle rank in California?
Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle is 843rd of 1,334 and King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle is 836th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).