Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary vs New Heights Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 895 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students
New Heights Charter
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
394 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Los Angeles, California | New Heights Charter Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5596 of 5,693 | #2448 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49852 of 50,301 | #31156 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 278 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 50% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Heights Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.2 vs 8.2).
- •New Heights Charter does better on math proficiency (50% vs 15%).
- •New Heights Charter does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 22%).
- •New Heights Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.6% vs 98.9%).
- •New Heights Charter does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 19.9).
- •New Heights Charter is the larger school with 394 students compared with 278.
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is a public school while New Heights Charter is a charter 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary better than New Heights Charter?
On the Success Index (US), New Heights Charter ranks higher (41.2 vs 8.2 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 New Heights Charter?
About 895 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary: 278. New Heights Charter: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary and New Heights Charter rank in California?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 5596th of 5,693 and New Heights Charter is 2448th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).