Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary vs Prescott Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 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
Prescott Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
135 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Oakland, California | Prescott Elementary Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5151 of 5,693 | #5452 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48297 of 50,301 | #49382 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 296 | 135 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 135 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 94.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.5 vs 10.3).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Prescott Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.8% vs 98.6%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 22.5).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is the larger school with 296 students compared with 135.
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 Prescott Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary ranks higher (13.5 vs 10.3 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 Prescott Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary: 296. Prescott Elementary: 135. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary and Prescott Elementary rank in California?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 5151st of 5,693 and Prescott Elementary is 5452nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).