Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 vs John Marshal School No. 20
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52
Elizabeth · Public other · Grades PK–PK
301 students
John Marshal School No. 20
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades K–8
452 students
| Measure | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 Elizabeth, New Jersey | John Marshal School No. 20 Elizabeth, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1307 of 1,479 |
| National rank | – | #38154 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 301 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.7% | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 45% |
| Math proficiency | – | 19% |
| city | Elizabeth | Elizabeth |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.7% vs 87.6%).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.3).
- •John Marshal School No. 20 is the larger school with 452 students compared with 301.
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. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 better than John Marshal School No. 20?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 and John Marshal School No. 20?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Elizabeth in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52: 301. John Marshal School No. 20: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 and John Marshal School No. 20 rank in New Jersey?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 is unranked and John Marshal School No. 20 is 1307th of 1,479 among other schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).