Martin Luther King Middle vs Rio Vista Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 240 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin Luther King Middle
Berkeley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
851 students
Rio Vista Middle
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 7–8
851 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Middle Berkeley, California | Rio Vista Middle Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #122 of 1,334 | #495 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #2144 of 15,369 | #8860 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 851 | 851 |
| Enrollment | 851 | 851 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.5% | 68.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 45% |
| city | Berkeley | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 44.4).
- •Martin Luther King Middle does better on math proficiency (70% vs 45%).
- •Martin Luther King Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 55%).
- •Martin Luther King Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.5% vs 68.6%).
- •Martin Luther King Middle does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 23.0).
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 Middle better than Rio Vista Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Middle ranks higher (76.2 vs 44.4 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 Middle and Rio Vista Middle?
About 240 km in a straight line, between Berkeley and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Middle: 851. Rio Vista Middle: 851. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Middle and Rio Vista Middle rank in California?
Martin Luther King Middle is 122nd of 1,334 and Rio Vista Middle is 495th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).