Cesar E. Chavez Elementary vs Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
628 students
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
577 students
| Measure | Cesar E. Chavez Elementary Salinas, California | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4096 of 5,693 | #5270 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43321 of 50,301 | #48718 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 628 | 577 |
| Enrollment | 628 | 577 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.1% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 26.2 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 25% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cesar E. Chavez Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.4 vs 12.4).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 25%).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.1% vs 96.2%).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy does better on students per teacher (25.1 vs 26.2).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Elementary is the larger school with 628 students compared with 577.
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 E. Chavez Elementary better than Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Cesar E. Chavez Elementary ranks higher (22.4 vs 12.4 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 Cesar E. Chavez Elementary and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary: 628. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy: 577. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar E. Chavez Elementary and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy rank in California?
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary is 4096th of 5,693 and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy is 5270th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).