King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle vs KIPP Bayview Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle
San Francisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
367 students
KIPP Bayview Academy
San Francisco · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
167 students
| Measure | King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle San Francisco, California | KIPP Bayview Academy San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #836 of 1,334 | #721 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12858 of 15,369 | #11905 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 367 | 167 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 167 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.9% | 96.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 33% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Bayview Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.1 vs 25.0).
- •KIPP Bayview Academy does better on math proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •KIPP Bayview Academy does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 34%).
- •King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.9% vs 96.4%).
- •KIPP Bayview Academy does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.7).
- •King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle is the larger school with 367 students compared with 167.
- •King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle is a public school while KIPP Bayview Academy is a charter 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 King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle better than KIPP Bayview Academy?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Bayview Academy ranks higher (30.1 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 King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle and KIPP Bayview Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle: 367. KIPP Bayview Academy: 167. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle and KIPP Bayview Academy rank in California?
King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle is 836th of 1,334 and KIPP Bayview Academy is 721st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).