Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex vs Oak Street Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 94 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
Oak Street Elem School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
513 students
| Measure | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex Paterson, New Jersey | Oak Street Elem School Lakewood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1359 of 1,479 | #1292 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #40702 of 50,301 | #37235 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 513 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.1% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 7.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 30% |
| city | Paterson | Lakewood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Street Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.0 vs 26.5).
- •Oak Street Elem School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 9%).
- •Oak Street Elem School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 19%).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.1% vs 91.4%).
- •Oak Street Elem School does better on students per teacher (7.1 vs 10.7).
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 Oak Street Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Street Elem School ranks higher (32.0 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 Oak Street Elem School?
About 94 km in a straight line, between Paterson and Lakewood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex: 513. Oak Street Elem School: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex and Oak Street Elem School rank in New Jersey?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex is 1359th of 1,479 and Oak Street Elem School is 1292nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).