Castillero Middle vs Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 165 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castillero Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
865 students
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Madera · Public middle · Grades 7–8
865 students
| Measure | Castillero Middle San Jose, California | Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Madera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #292 of 1,334 | #1235 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5226 of 15,369 | #14975 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 865 | 865 |
| Enrollment | 865 | 865 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 96.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 14% |
| city | San Jose | Madera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castillero Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 11.4).
- •Castillero Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 14%).
- •Castillero Middle does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 26%).
- •Castillero Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 96.9%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 23.4).
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 Castillero Middle better than Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Castillero Middle ranks higher (61.1 vs 11.4 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 Castillero Middle and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
About 165 km in a straight line, between San Jose and Madera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castillero Middle: 865. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle: 865. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castillero Middle and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle rank in California?
Castillero Middle is 292nd of 1,334 and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is 1235th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).