Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr Elementary vs Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr Elementary
Trenton · Public elementary · Grades K–3
353 students
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School
Trenton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
650 students
| Measure | Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr Elementary Trenton, New Jersey | Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School Trenton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1412 of 1,479 | #361 of 440 |
| National rank | #43000 of 50,301 | #9336 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 353 | 650 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 650 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.1% | 75.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Trenton | Trenton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 22.9).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.8% vs 84.1%).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.6).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School is the larger school with 650 students compared with 353.
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 Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr Elementary better than Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School ranks higher (42.2 vs 22.9 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 Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr Elementary and Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Trenton and Trenton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr Elementary: 353. Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School: 650. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr Elementary and Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr Elementary is 1412th of 1,479 and Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School is 361st of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).