Frank M. Wright Middle vs Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frank M. Wright Middle
Imperial · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,116 students
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
El Centro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
445 students
| Measure | Frank M. Wright Middle Imperial, California | Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary El Centro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #435 of 1,334 | #3423 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7910 of 15,369 | #39210 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,116 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 1,116 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.7% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| city | Imperial | El Centro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frank M. Wright Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.7 vs 29.0).
- •Frank M. Wright Middle does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Frank M. Wright Middle does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 47%).
- •Frank M. Wright Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 90.1%).
- •Frank M. Wright Middle does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 23.4).
- •Frank M. Wright Middle is the larger school with 1,116 students compared with 445.
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 Frank M. Wright Middle better than Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Frank M. Wright Middle ranks higher (48.7 vs 29.0 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 Frank M. Wright Middle and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Imperial and El Centro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frank M. Wright Middle: 1,116. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frank M. Wright Middle and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary rank in California?
Frank M. Wright Middle is 435th of 1,334 and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 3423rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).