Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary vs Wayside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary 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
Wayside Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
652 students
| Measure | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Bakersfield, California | Wayside Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5061 of 5,693 | #5285 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47954 of 50,301 | #48782 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 709 | 652 |
| Enrollment | 709 | 652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 29% |
| Math proficiency | – | 19% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.3 vs 12.3).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.1% vs 94.9%).
- •Wayside Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 22.2).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is the larger school with 709 students compared with 652.
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 Wayside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary ranks higher (14.3 vs 12.3 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 Wayside Elementary?
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. Wayside Elementary: 652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary and Wayside Elementary rank in California?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 5061st of 5,693 and Wayside Elementary is 5285th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).