ISANA Achernar Academy vs Martin Luther King Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 944 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ISANA Achernar Academy
Compton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
407 students
Martin Luther King Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
336 students
| Measure | ISANA Achernar Academy Compton, California | Martin Luther King Elementary Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4003 of 5,693 | #4638 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42831 of 50,301 | #46182 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 407 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 25.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 31% |
| city | Compton | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •ISANA Achernar Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.2 vs 17.8).
- •ISANA Achernar Academy does better on math proficiency (33% vs 31%).
- •ISANA Achernar Academy does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 33%).
- •Martin Luther King Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.1% vs 93.9%).
- •ISANA Achernar Academy does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 25.8).
- •ISANA Achernar Academy is the larger school with 407 students compared with 336.
- •ISANA Achernar Academy is a charter school while Martin Luther King Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 ISANA Achernar Academy better than Martin Luther King Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), ISANA Achernar Academy ranks higher (23.2 vs 17.8 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 ISANA Achernar Academy and Martin Luther King Elementary?
About 944 m in a straight line, between Compton and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ISANA Achernar Academy: 407. Martin Luther King Elementary: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ISANA Achernar Academy and Martin Luther King Elementary rank in California?
ISANA Achernar Academy is 4003rd of 5,693 and Martin Luther King Elementary is 4638th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).