Del Mar Middle vs Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Mar Middle
Tiburon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
359 students
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy
Sausalito · Public elementary · Grades K–8
262 students
| Measure | Del Mar Middle Tiburon, California | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy Sausalito, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 1,334 | #3561 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #59 of 15,369 | #40257 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 359 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.7% | 53.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 24.5% |
| city | Tiburon | Sausalito |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Del Mar Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.7 vs 27.2).
- •Del Mar Middle does better on math proficiency (81% vs 24.5%).
- •Del Mar Middle does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 15%).
- •Del Mar Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.7% vs 53.4%).
- •Del Mar Middle does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.6).
- •Del Mar Middle is the larger school with 359 students compared with 262.
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 Del Mar Middle better than Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Del Mar Middle ranks higher (94.7 vs 27.2 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 Del Mar Middle and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Tiburon and Sausalito in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Mar Middle: 359. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Mar Middle and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy rank in California?
Del Mar Middle is 2nd of 1,334 and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy is 3561st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).