Martin Luther King Jr. Middle vs Sierra Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Madera · Public middle · Grades 7–8
865 students
Sierra Vista Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–6
740 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Madera, California | Sierra Vista Elementary Madera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1235 of 1,334 | #5403 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14975 of 15,369 | #49183 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 865 | 740 |
| Enrollment | 865 | 740 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 20% |
| city | Madera | Madera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (11.4 vs 11.0).
- •Sierra Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (20% vs 14%).
- •Sierra Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.9% vs 97.7%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 20.0).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is the larger school with 865 students compared with 740.
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. Middle better than Sierra Vista Elementary?
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. Middle and Sierra Vista Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Madera and Madera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle: 865. Sierra Vista Elementary: 740. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Jr. Middle and Sierra Vista Elementary rank in California?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is 1235th of 1,334 and Sierra Vista Elementary is 5403rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).