Manzanita Middle vs Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 957 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manzanita Middle
Richmond · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
92 students
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades K–6
375 students
| Measure | Manzanita Middle Richmond, California | Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Richmond, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1065 of 1,334 | #5658 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14305 of 15,369 | #50098 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 92 | 375 |
| Enrollment | 92 | 375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 6% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manzanita Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.8 vs 6.3).
- •Manzanita Middle does better on math proficiency (17% vs 6%).
- •Manzanita Middle does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 10%).
- •Manzanita Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.9% vs 90.1%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 23.0).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is the larger school with 375 students compared with 92.
- •Manzanita Middle 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 Manzanita Middle better than Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Manzanita Middle ranks higher (16.8 vs 6.3 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 Manzanita Middle and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
About 957 m in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manzanita Middle: 92. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary: 375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manzanita Middle and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary rank in California?
Manzanita Middle is 1065th of 1,334 and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 5658th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).