Martin Luther King Jr. Middle vs Mt. Vernon 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
San Bernardino · Public middle · Grades 7–8
581 students
Mt. Vernon Elementary
San Bernardino · Public elementary · Grades K–6
471 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Jr. Middle San Bernardino, California | Mt. Vernon Elementary San Bernardino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1246 of 1,334 | #5213 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15011 of 15,369 | #48511 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 581 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 581 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.1% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 18% |
| city | San Bernardino | San Bernardino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt. Vernon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.0 vs 11.0).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on math proficiency (19% vs 18%).
- •Mt. Vernon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 25%).
- •Mt. Vernon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.2% vs 97.1%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 22.4).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is the larger school with 581 students compared with 471.
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 Mt. Vernon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mt. Vernon Elementary ranks higher (13.0 vs 11.0 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. Middle and Mt. Vernon Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Bernardino and San Bernardino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle: 581. Mt. Vernon Elementary: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Jr. Middle and Mt. Vernon Elementary rank in California?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is 1246th of 1,334 and Mt. Vernon Elementary is 5213th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).