Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary vs Michelle Obama Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades K–6
375 students
Michelle Obama Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades K–6
431 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Richmond, California | Michelle Obama Elementary Richmond, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5658 of 5,693 | #4755 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #50098 of 50,301 | #46728 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 375 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 20% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Michelle Obama Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.8 vs 6.3).
- •Michelle Obama Elementary does better on math proficiency (20% vs 6%).
- •Michelle Obama Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 10%).
- •Michelle Obama Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.7% vs 90.1%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 22.7).
- •Michelle Obama Elementary is the larger school with 431 students compared with 375.
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 Michelle Obama Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Michelle Obama Elementary ranks higher (16.8 vs 6.3 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 Michelle Obama Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary: 375. Michelle Obama Elementary: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary and Michelle Obama Elementary rank in California?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 5658th of 5,693 and Michelle Obama Elementary is 4755th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).