Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex vs Memorial 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. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
513 students
Memorial Middle School
Elmwood Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
569 students
| Measure | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex Paterson, New Jersey | Memorial Middle School Elmwood Park, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1359 of 1,479 | #319 of 440 |
| National rank | #40702 of 50,301 | #6902 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 513 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.1% | 53.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 32% |
| city | Paterson | Elmwood Park |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 26.5).
- •Memorial Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 9%).
- •Memorial Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 19%).
- •Memorial Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.3% vs 66.1%).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.6).
- •Memorial Middle School is the larger school with 569 students compared with 513.
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. Educational Complex better than Memorial Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial Middle School ranks higher (53.5 vs 26.5 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. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex and Memorial Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Paterson and Elmwood Park in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex: 513. Memorial Middle School: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex and Memorial Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex is 1359th of 1,479 and Memorial Middle School is 319th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).