Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary vs West Oakland Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 239 m 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
West Oakland Middle
Oakland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
165 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Oakland, California | West Oakland Middle Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5151 of 5,693 | #1187 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #48297 of 50,301 | #14797 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 296 | 165 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 165 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 7.5% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (13.5 vs 13.2).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 7.5%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •West Oakland Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 98.6%).
- •West Oakland Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 18.5).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is the larger school with 296 students compared with 165.
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 West Oakland Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary and West Oakland Middle?
About 239 m in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary: 296. West Oakland Middle: 165. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary and West Oakland Middle rank in California?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 5151st of 5,693 and West Oakland Middle is 1187th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).