Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary vs McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
El Centro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
445 students
McKinley Elementary
El Centro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
456 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary El Centro, California | McKinley Elementary El Centro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3423 of 5,693 | #4121 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39210 of 50,301 | #43465 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 445 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 87.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 33% |
| city | El Centro | El Centro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 22.2).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.1% vs 90.1%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 25.3).
- •McKinley Elementary is the larger school with 456 students compared with 445.
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 Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary better than McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary ranks higher (29.0 vs 22.2 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary and McKinley Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between El Centro and El Centro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary: 445. McKinley Elementary: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary and McKinley Elementary rank in California?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 3423rd of 5,693 and McKinley Elementary is 4121st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).