Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary vs Independence Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 14 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
Independence Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
709 students
| Measure | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Bakersfield, California | Independence Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5061 of 5,693 | #1332 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47954 of 50,301 | #17800 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 709 | 709 |
| Enrollment | 709 | 709 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 29.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 59% |
| Math proficiency | – | 55% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.6 vs 14.3).
- •Independence Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 90.1%).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 23.6).
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 Independence Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Elementary ranks higher (60.6 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 Independence Elementary?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary: 709. Independence Elementary: 709. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary and Independence Elementary rank in California?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 5061st of 5,693 and Independence Elementary is 1332nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).