Gardner Pilot Academy vs Martin Luther King Jr.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardner Pilot Academy
Allston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
364 students
Martin Luther King Jr.
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students
| Measure | Gardner Pilot Academy Allston, Massachusetts | Martin Luther King Jr. Cambridge, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #922 of 1,009 | #81 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #39459 of 50,301 | #1613 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 364 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 67% |
| city | Allston | Cambridge |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King Jr. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.1 vs 28.6).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. does better on math proficiency (67% vs 24%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 25%).
- •Gardner Pilot Academy does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.3).
- •Gardner Pilot Academy is the larger school with 364 students compared with 340.
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 Gardner Pilot Academy better than Martin Luther King Jr.?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Jr. ranks higher (87.1 vs 28.6 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 Gardner Pilot Academy and Martin Luther King Jr.?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Allston and Cambridge in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardner Pilot Academy: 364. Martin Luther King Jr.: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardner Pilot Academy and Martin Luther King Jr. rank in Massachusetts?
Gardner Pilot Academy is 922nd of 1,009 and Martin Luther King Jr. is 81st of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).