Gerald P. Carr Intermediate vs Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gerald P. Carr Intermediate
Santa Ana · Public middle · Grades 6–8
886 students
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
457 students
| Measure | Gerald P. Carr Intermediate Santa Ana, California | Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1245 of 1,334 | #5435 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15007 of 15,369 | #49309 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 886 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 886 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.4% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (11.0 vs 10.6).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Gerald P. Carr Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Gerald P. Carr Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.4% vs 97.4%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 19.3).
- •Gerald P. Carr Intermediate is the larger school with 886 students compared with 457.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Gerald P. Carr Intermediate better than Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
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 Gerald P. Carr Intermediate and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gerald P. Carr Intermediate: 886. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gerald P. Carr Intermediate and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary rank in California?
Gerald P. Carr Intermediate is 1245th of 1,334 and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 5435th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).