Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex vs School 20
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 633 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 20
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades K–8
343 students
| Measure | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex Paterson, New Jersey | School 20 Paterson, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1359 of 1,479 | #1332 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #40702 of 50,301 | #39229 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 513 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.1% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 11% |
| city | Paterson | Paterson |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School 20 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 26.5).
- •School 20 does better on math proficiency (11% vs 9%).
- •School 20 does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 19%).
- •School 20 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.8% vs 66.1%).
- •School 20 does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.7).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex is the larger school with 513 students compared with 343.
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 20?
On the Success Index (US), School 20 ranks higher (29.0 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 School 20?
About 633 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 20: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex and School 20 rank in New Jersey?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex is 1359th of 1,479 and School 20 is 1332nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).