Beers Street School vs Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 27 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beers Street School
Hazlet · Public middle · Grades 5–6
198 students
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Asbury Park · Public middle · Grades 7–8
195 students
| Measure | Beers Street School Hazlet, New Jersey | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School Asbury Park, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #137 of 440 | #430 of 440 |
| National rank | #881 of 15,369 | #13631 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 198 | 195 |
| Enrollment | 198 | 195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.7% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 7.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 6% |
| city | Hazlet | Asbury Park |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beers Street School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.0 vs 20.8).
- •Beers Street School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 6%).
- •Beers Street School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 20%).
- •Beers Street School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.7% vs 77.4%).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 11.6).
- •Beers Street School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 195.
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 Beers Street School better than Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Beers Street School ranks higher (84.0 vs 20.8 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 Beers Street School and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Hazlet and Asbury Park in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beers Street School: 198. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School: 195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beers Street School and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Beers Street School is 137th of 440 and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is 430th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).