Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary vs Vista Meridian Global Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 597 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
457 students
Vista Meridian Global Academy
Santa Ana · Charter high · Grades 9–12
260 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Santa Ana, California | Vista Meridian Global Academy Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5435 of 5,693 | #1339 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #49309 of 50,301 | #16775 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 457 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.6 vs 7.1).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 99.2%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 26.0).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is the larger school with 457 students compared with 260.
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is a public school while Vista Meridian Global Academy 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 Vista Meridian Global Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary ranks higher (10.6 vs 7.1 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 Vista Meridian Global Academy?
About 597 m in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary: 457. Vista Meridian Global Academy: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary and Vista Meridian Global Academy rank in California?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 5435th of 5,693 and Vista Meridian Global Academy is 1339th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).