Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy vs Los Padres Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 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
Los Padres Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
620 students
| Measure | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy Salinas, California | Los Padres Elementary Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5270 of 5,693 | #4985 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48718 of 50,301 | #47705 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 577 | 620 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 620 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.2% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 24% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Padres Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.9 vs 12.4).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy does better on math proficiency (25% vs 24%).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 25%).
- •Los Padres Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.5% vs 96.2%).
- •Los Padres Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 25.1).
- •Los Padres Elementary is the larger school with 620 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 Los Padres Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Los Padres Elementary ranks higher (14.9 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 Los Padres Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy: 577. Los Padres Elementary: 620. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy and Los Padres Elementary rank in California?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy is 5270th of 5,693 and Los Padres Elementary is 4985th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).