John M Tobin vs Martin Luther King Jr.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 885 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John M Tobin
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students
Martin Luther King Jr.
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students
| Measure | John M Tobin Cambridge, Massachusetts | Martin Luther King Jr. Cambridge, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #35 of 1,009 | #81 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #759 of 50,301 | #1613 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 291 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| city | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John M Tobin scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.1 vs 87.1).
- •John M Tobin does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •John M Tobin does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 10.8).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. is the larger school with 340 students compared with 291.
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 John M Tobin better than Martin Luther King Jr.?
On the Success Index (US), John M Tobin ranks higher (90.1 vs 87.1 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 John M Tobin and Martin Luther King Jr.?
About 885 m in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John M Tobin: 291. Martin Luther King Jr.: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John M Tobin and Martin Luther King Jr. rank in Massachusetts?
John M Tobin is 35th of 1,009 and Martin Luther King Jr. is 81st of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).