KIPP Bridge Academy vs Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 564 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Bridge Academy
Oakland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
520 students
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
296 students
| Measure | KIPP Bridge Academy Oakland, California | Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4546 of 5,693 | #5151 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45730 of 50,301 | #48297 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 520 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 32% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Bridge Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.6 vs 13.5).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •KIPP Bridge Academy does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 17%).
- •KIPP Bridge Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.2% vs 98.6%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 20.8).
- •KIPP Bridge Academy is the larger school with 520 students compared with 296.
- •KIPP Bridge Academy 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 KIPP Bridge Academy better than Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Bridge Academy ranks higher (18.6 vs 13.5 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 KIPP Bridge Academy and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
About 564 m in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Bridge Academy: 520. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Bridge Academy and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary rank in California?
KIPP Bridge Academy is 4546th of 5,693 and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 5151st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).