Highlands Elementary vs Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Elementary
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
480 students
Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High
Pittsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
706 students
| Measure | Highlands Elementary Pittsburg, California | Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High Pittsburg, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4420 of 5,693 | #1082 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #45032 of 50,301 | #14393 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 480 | 706 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 706 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 16% |
| city | Pittsburg | Pittsburg |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.7 vs 16.3).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 16%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 33%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76% vs 84.4%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 22.9).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High is the larger school with 706 students compared with 480.
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 Highlands Elementary better than Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elementary ranks higher (19.7 vs 16.3 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 Highlands Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Pittsburg and Pittsburg in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elementary: 480. Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High: 706. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High rank in California?
Highlands Elementary is 4420th of 5,693 and Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High is 1082nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).