Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex vs School 16
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 851 m 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
School 16
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
813 students
| Measure | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex Paterson, New Jersey | School 16 Paterson, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1359 of 1,479 | #1395 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #40702 of 50,301 | #42383 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 513 | 813 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.1% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 20% |
| city | Paterson | Paterson |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 23.9).
- •School 16 does better on math proficiency (20% vs 9%).
- •School 16 does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 19%).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.1% vs 70.6%).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 15.1).
- •School 16 is the larger school with 813 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 School 16?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex ranks higher (26.5 vs 23.9 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. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex and School 16?
About 851 m in a straight line, between Paterson and Paterson in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex: 513. School 16: 813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex and School 16 rank in New Jersey?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex is 1359th of 1,479 and School 16 is 1395th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).