Del Rey Woods Elementary vs Martin Luther King
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Rey Woods Elementary
Seaside · Public elementary · Grades K–6
390 students
Martin Luther King
Seaside · Public elementary · Grades K–6
548 students
| Measure | Del Rey Woods Elementary Seaside, California | Martin Luther King Seaside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2774 of 5,693 | #5554 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34026 of 50,301 | #49730 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 390 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.9% | 89.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 12% |
| city | Seaside | Seaside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Del Rey Woods Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.9 vs 8.9).
- •Del Rey Woods Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 12%).
- •Del Rey Woods Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Del Rey Woods Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.9% vs 89.2%).
- •Del Rey Woods Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 20.3).
- •Martin Luther King is the larger school with 548 students compared with 390.
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 Rey Woods Elementary better than Martin Luther King?
On the Success Index (US), Del Rey Woods Elementary ranks higher (36.9 vs 8.9 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 Rey Woods Elementary and Martin Luther King?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Seaside and Seaside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Rey Woods Elementary: 390. Martin Luther King: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Rey Woods Elementary and Martin Luther King rank in California?
Del Rey Woods Elementary is 2774th of 5,693 and Martin Luther King is 5554th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).