Hillcrest Elementary vs King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
317 students
King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle
San Francisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
367 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elementary San Francisco, California | King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3111 of 5,693 | #836 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #36912 of 50,301 | #12858 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 317 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.1% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.5 vs 25.0).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 34%).
- •King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.9% vs 81.1%).
- •King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 24.4).
- •King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle is the larger school with 367 students compared with 317.
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 Hillcrest Elementary better than King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Elementary ranks higher (32.5 vs 25.0 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 Hillcrest Elementary and King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elementary: 317. King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elementary and King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle rank in California?
Hillcrest Elementary is 3111th of 5,693 and King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle is 836th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).