Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary vs Oakland School for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
296 students
Oakland School for the Arts
Oakland · Charter high · Grades 6–12
828 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Oakland, California | Oakland School for the Arts Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5151 of 5,693 | #162 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #48297 of 50,301 | #4367 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 296 | 828 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 828 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 28.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 54% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakland School for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 13.5).
- •Oakland School for the Arts does better on math proficiency (54% vs 32%).
- •Oakland School for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 17%).
- •Oakland School for the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 98.6%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 20.7).
- •Oakland School for the Arts is the larger school with 828 students compared with 296.
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is a public school while Oakland School for the Arts 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 Oakland School for the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Oakland School for the Arts ranks higher (65.7 vs 13.5 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 Oakland School for the Arts?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary: 296. Oakland School for the Arts: 828. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary and Oakland School for the Arts rank in California?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 5151st of 5,693 and Oakland School for the Arts is 162nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).