Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle vs Martin Luther King Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle
Berkeley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
462 students
Martin Luther King Middle
Berkeley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
851 students
| Measure | Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle Berkeley, California | Martin Luther King Middle Berkeley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #509 of 1,334 | #122 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #9037 of 15,369 | #2144 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 462 | 851 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 851 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.6% | 32.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 70% |
| city | Berkeley | Berkeley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 43.6).
- •Martin Luther King Middle does better on math proficiency (70% vs 36%).
- •Martin Luther King Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 38%).
- •Martin Luther King Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.5% vs 44.6%).
- •Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.1).
- •Martin Luther King Middle is the larger school with 851 students compared with 462.
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 Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle better than Martin Luther King Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Middle ranks higher (76.2 vs 43.6 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 Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle and Martin Luther King Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Berkeley and Berkeley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle: 462. Martin Luther King Middle: 851. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle and Martin Luther King Middle rank in California?
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle is 509th of 1,334 and Martin Luther King Middle is 122nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).