Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy vs Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 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
Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
526 students
| Measure | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy Salinas, California | Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5270 of 5,693 | #4834 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48718 of 50,301 | #47038 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 577 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.2% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 28% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.2 vs 12.4).
- •Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 25%).
- •Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 29%).
- •Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.1% vs 96.2%).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy does better on students per teacher (25.1 vs 26.3).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy is the larger school with 577 students compared with 526.
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 Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary ranks higher (16.2 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 Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy: 577. Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy and Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary rank in California?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy is 5270th of 5,693 and Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary is 4834th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).