Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary vs Paddison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 575 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
Paddison Elementary
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades K–5
296 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Oakland, California | Paddison Elementary Norwalk, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5151 of 5,693 | #2395 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48297 of 50,301 | #30655 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 296 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 79.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 49% |
| city | Oakland | Norwalk |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paddison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 13.5).
- •Paddison Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 32%).
- •Paddison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 17%).
- •Paddison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.7% vs 98.6%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 19.7).
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 Paddison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Paddison Elementary ranks higher (42.0 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 Paddison Elementary?
About 575 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Norwalk in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary: 296. Paddison Elementary: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary and Paddison Elementary rank in California?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 5151st of 5,693 and Paddison Elementary is 2395th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).