Kings Valley Academy II vs Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
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.
Kings Valley Academy II
Hanford · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,090 students
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Hanford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
624 students
| Measure | Kings Valley Academy II Hanford, California | Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Hanford, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #3493 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #39753 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,090 | 624 |
| Enrollment | 1,090 | 624 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.3% | 78.7% |
| Students per teacher | 34.1 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 0.5% | 33% |
| city | Hanford | Hanford |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 0.5%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 21%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.7% vs 91.3%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 34.1).
- •Kings Valley Academy II is the larger school with 1,090 students compared with 624.
- •Kings Valley Academy II is a charter school while Martin Luther King Jr. 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 Kings Valley Academy II 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 Kings Valley Academy II and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Hanford and Hanford in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kings Valley Academy II: 1,090. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary: 624. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kings Valley Academy II and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary rank in California?
Kings Valley Academy II is unranked and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 3493rd of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).