Marin Elementary vs Martin Luther King Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marin Elementary
Albany · Public elementary · Grades K–5
524 students
Martin Luther King Middle
Berkeley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
851 students
| Measure | Marin Elementary Albany, California | Martin Luther King Middle Berkeley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #408 of 5,693 | #122 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6376 of 50,301 | #2144 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 524 | 851 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 851 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.1% | 32.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 70% |
| city | Albany | Berkeley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 76.2).
- •Marin Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 70%).
- •Marin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 73%).
- •Marin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 32.5%).
- •Martin Luther King Middle does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 25.0).
- •Martin Luther King Middle is the larger school with 851 students compared with 524.
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 Marin Elementary better than Martin Luther King Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Marin Elementary ranks higher (77.6 vs 76.2 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 Marin Elementary and Martin Luther King Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Albany and Berkeley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marin Elementary: 524. Martin Luther King Middle: 851. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marin Elementary and Martin Luther King Middle rank in California?
Marin Elementary is 408th of 5,693 and Martin Luther King Middle is 122nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).