Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary vs Eucalyptus
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 168 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
709 students
Eucalyptus
Hawthorne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
709 students
| Measure | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Bakersfield, California | Eucalyptus Hawthorne, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5061 of 5,693 | #3832 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47954 of 50,301 | #41918 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 709 | 709 |
| Enrollment | 709 | 709 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 28.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 40% |
| Math proficiency | – | 38% |
| city | Bakersfield | Hawthorne |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eucalyptus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.6 vs 14.3).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.1% vs 91.3%).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 28.4).
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. Elementary better than Eucalyptus?
On the Success Index (US), Eucalyptus ranks higher (24.6 vs 14.3 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. Elementary and Eucalyptus?
About 168 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Hawthorne in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary: 709. Eucalyptus: 709. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary and Eucalyptus rank in California?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 5061st of 5,693 and Eucalyptus is 3832nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).