Douglas Elementary School vs Martin Luther King Jr.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 59 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas Elementary School
Douglas · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
340 students
Martin Luther King Jr.
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students
| Measure | Douglas Elementary School Douglas, Massachusetts | Martin Luther King Jr. Cambridge, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #545 of 1,009 | #81 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #18453 of 50,301 | #1613 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 340 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 67% |
| city | Douglas | Cambridge |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King Jr. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.1 vs 59.6).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. does better on math proficiency (67% vs 48%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 56%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.1).
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 Douglas Elementary School better than Martin Luther King Jr.?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Jr. ranks higher (87.1 vs 59.6 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 Douglas Elementary School and Martin Luther King Jr.?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Douglas and Cambridge in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas Elementary School: 340. Martin Luther King Jr.: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas Elementary School and Martin Luther King Jr. rank in Massachusetts?
Douglas Elementary School is 545th of 1,009 and Martin Luther King Jr. is 81st of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).