Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary vs Yu Ming Charter
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
Yu Ming Charter
Oakland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
959 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Oakland, California | Yu Ming Charter Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #5151 of 5,693 | #205 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48297 of 50,301 | #4241 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 296 | 959 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 959 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 33.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 94% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yu Ming Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 13.5).
- •Yu Ming Charter does better on math proficiency (94% vs 32%).
- •Yu Ming Charter does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 17%).
- •Yu Ming Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 98.6%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 20.0).
- •Yu Ming Charter is the larger school with 959 students compared with 296.
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is a public school while Yu Ming 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 Yu Ming Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Yu Ming Charter ranks higher (81.4 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 Yu Ming Charter?
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. Yu Ming Charter: 959. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary and Yu Ming Charter rank in California?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 5151st of 5,693 and Yu Ming Charter is 205th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).