Bunche Middle vs Martin Luther King Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 295 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bunche Middle
Compton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
286 students
Martin Luther King Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
336 students
| Measure | Bunche Middle Compton, California | Martin Luther King Elementary Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1330 of 1,334 | #4638 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15290 of 15,369 | #46182 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 286 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 25.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 31% |
| city | Compton | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.8 vs 6.3).
- •Martin Luther King Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 7%).
- •Martin Luther King Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 22%).
- •Martin Luther King Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.1% vs 93.4%).
- •Martin Luther King Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.8 vs 26.0).
- •Martin Luther King Elementary is the larger school with 336 students compared with 286.
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 Bunche Middle better than Martin Luther King Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Elementary ranks higher (17.8 vs 6.3 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 Bunche Middle and Martin Luther King Elementary?
About 295 m in a straight line, between Compton and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bunche Middle: 286. Martin Luther King Elementary: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bunche Middle and Martin Luther King Elementary rank in California?
Bunche Middle is 1330th of 1,334 and Martin Luther King Elementary is 4638th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).