Martin Luther King Middle vs Thousand Oaks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 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
Thousand Oaks Elementary
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
337 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Middle Berkeley, California | Thousand Oaks Elementary Berkeley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #122 of 1,334 | #1826 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2144 of 15,369 | #24299 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 851 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 851 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.5% | 27.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 44% |
| city | Berkeley | Berkeley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 51.3).
- •Martin Luther King Middle does better on math proficiency (70% vs 44%).
- •Martin Luther King Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 50%).
- •Thousand Oaks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.9% vs 32.5%).
- •Martin Luther King Middle does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 21.1).
- •Martin Luther King Middle is the larger school with 851 students compared with 337.
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 Thousand Oaks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Middle ranks higher (76.2 vs 51.3 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 Thousand Oaks Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Berkeley and Berkeley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Middle: 851. Thousand Oaks Elementary: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Middle and Thousand Oaks Elementary rank in California?
Martin Luther King Middle is 122nd of 1,334 and Thousand Oaks Elementary is 1826th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).