Franklin Elementary vs Martin Luther King Jr.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 125 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary
Burlingame · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students
Martin Luther King Jr.
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
357 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary Burlingame, California | Martin Luther King Jr. Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 5,693 | #3691 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4002 of 50,301 | #41083 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 357 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.1% | 61.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 26% |
| city | Burlingame | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.8 vs 26.0).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 26%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 36%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 61.9%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 25.5).
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 Franklin Elementary better than Martin Luther King Jr.?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary ranks higher (81.8 vs 26.0 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 Franklin Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr.?
About 125 km in a straight line, between Burlingame and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary: 357. Martin Luther King Jr.: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. rank in California?
Franklin Elementary is 184th of 5,693 and Martin Luther King Jr. is 3691st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).