Eldridge Elementary vs Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 519 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eldridge Elementary
Hayward · Public elementary · Grades K–6
281 students
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Hayward · Public middle · Grades 7–8
669 students
| Measure | Eldridge Elementary Hayward, California | Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Hayward, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3432 of 5,693 | #666 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #39324 of 50,301 | #11359 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 281 | 669 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 669 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.2% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 36% |
| city | Hayward | Hayward |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.7 vs 28.8).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on math proficiency (36% vs 31%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 46%).
- •Eldridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.2% vs 82.8%).
- •Eldridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 23.1).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is the larger school with 669 students compared with 281.
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 Eldridge Elementary better than Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Jr. Middle ranks higher (32.7 vs 28.8 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 Eldridge Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
About 519 m in a straight line, between Hayward and Hayward in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eldridge Elementary: 281. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle: 669. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eldridge Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle rank in California?
Eldridge Elementary is 3432nd of 5,693 and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is 666th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).