Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary vs Sequoia Jr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 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
Sequoia Jr. High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
746 students
| Measure | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Bakersfield, California | Sequoia Jr. High Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5061 of 5,693 | #1141 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #47954 of 50,301 | #14588 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 709 | 746 |
| Enrollment | 709 | 746 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 35% |
| Math proficiency | – | 21% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (14.3 vs 14.9).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.1% vs 97.2%).
- •Sequoia Jr. High does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 22.2).
- •Sequoia Jr. High is the larger school with 746 students compared with 709.
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 Sequoia Jr. High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary and Sequoia Jr. High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary: 709. Sequoia Jr. High: 746. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary and Sequoia Jr. High rank in California?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 5061st of 5,693 and Sequoia Jr. High is 1141st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).