Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary vs Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary
San Bernardino · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
San Bernardino · Public middle · Grades 7–8
581 students
| Measure | Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary San Bernardino, California | Martin Luther King Jr. Middle San Bernardino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2820 of 5,693 | #1246 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #34525 of 50,301 | #15011 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 379 | 581 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 581 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.7% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 19% |
| city | San Bernardino | San Bernardino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.2 vs 11.0).
- •Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 19%).
- •Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 25%).
- •Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.7% vs 97.1%).
- •Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 20.0).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is the larger school with 581 students compared with 379.
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 Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary better than Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary ranks higher (36.2 vs 11.0 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 Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between San Bernardino and San Bernardino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary: 379. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle: 581. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle rank in California?
Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary is 2820th of 5,693 and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is 1246th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).