Cesar Chavez Middle vs Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar Chavez Middle
Hayward · Public middle · Grades 7–8
453 students
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Hayward · Public middle · Grades 7–8
669 students
| Measure | Cesar Chavez Middle Hayward, California | Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Hayward, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1203 of 1,334 | #666 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14852 of 15,369 | #11359 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 453 | 669 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 669 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.1% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 36% |
| city | Hayward | Hayward |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.7 vs 12.5).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on math proficiency (36% vs 13%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 22%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.8% vs 84.1%).
- •Cesar Chavez Middle does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 23.1).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is the larger school with 669 students compared with 453.
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 Cesar Chavez Middle better than Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Jr. Middle ranks higher (32.7 vs 12.5 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 Cesar Chavez Middle and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Hayward and Hayward in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar Chavez Middle: 453. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle: 669. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar Chavez Middle and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle rank in California?
Cesar Chavez Middle is 1203rd of 1,334 and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is 666th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).