Martin Luther King Middle vs Ruth Acty Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 758 m 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
Ruth Acty Elementary
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
410 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Middle Berkeley, California | Ruth Acty Elementary Berkeley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #122 of 1,334 | #476 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2144 of 15,369 | #7089 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 851 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 851 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.5% | 23.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 72% |
| city | Berkeley | Berkeley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (76.2 vs 76.4).
- •Ruth Acty Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Ruth Acty Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •Ruth Acty Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 32.5%).
- •Martin Luther King Middle does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 21.6).
- •Martin Luther King Middle is the larger school with 851 students compared with 410.
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 Ruth Acty 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 Middle and Ruth Acty Elementary?
About 758 m in a straight line, between Berkeley and Berkeley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Middle: 851. Ruth Acty Elementary: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Middle and Ruth Acty Elementary rank in California?
Martin Luther King Middle is 122nd of 1,334 and Ruth Acty Elementary is 476th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).