Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy vs Garfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 427 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
577 students
Garfield Elementary
Alhambra · Public elementary · Grades K–8
577 students
| Measure | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy Salinas, California | Garfield Elementary Alhambra, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5270 of 5,693 | #1399 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48718 of 50,301 | #18643 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 577 | 577 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 577 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.2% | 46.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 57% |
| city | Salinas | Alhambra |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 12.4).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 25%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 29%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 96.2%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 25.1).
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 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy better than Garfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elementary ranks higher (59.3 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 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy and Garfield Elementary?
About 427 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Alhambra in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy: 577. Garfield Elementary: 577. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy and Garfield Elementary rank in California?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy is 5270th of 5,693 and Garfield Elementary is 1399th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).