Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy vs La Paz Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 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
La Paz Middle
Salinas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,099 students
| Measure | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy Salinas, California | La Paz Middle Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5270 of 5,693 | #1072 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #48718 of 50,301 | #14354 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 577 | 1,099 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 1,099 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.2% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 23% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Paz Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.5 vs 12.4).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy does better on math proficiency (25% vs 23%).
- •La Paz Middle does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 29%).
- •La Paz Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 96.2%).
- •La Paz Middle does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 25.1).
- •La Paz Middle is the larger school with 1,099 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 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy better than La Paz Middle?
On the Success Index (US), La Paz Middle ranks higher (16.5 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 La Paz Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy: 577. La Paz Middle: 1,099. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy and La Paz Middle rank in California?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy is 5270th of 5,693 and La Paz Middle is 1072nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).