Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School vs Hope Academy Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 975 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Asbury Park · Public middle · Grades 7–8
195 students
Hope Academy Charter School
Asbury Park · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
309 students
| Measure | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School Asbury Park, New Jersey | Hope Academy Charter School Asbury Park, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #430 of 440 | #1267 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #13631 of 15,369 | #35505 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 195 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 195 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 91.9% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 32% |
| city | Asbury Park | Asbury Park |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hope Academy Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.6 vs 20.8).
- •Hope Academy Charter School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 6%).
- •Hope Academy Charter School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 20%).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.4% vs 91.9%).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 11.9).
- •Hope Academy Charter School is the larger school with 309 students compared with 195.
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is a public school while Hope Academy Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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. Middle School better than Hope Academy Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Hope Academy Charter School ranks higher (34.6 vs 20.8 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. Middle School and Hope Academy Charter School?
About 975 m in a straight line, between Asbury Park and Asbury Park in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School: 195. Hope Academy Charter School: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School and Hope Academy Charter School rank in New Jersey?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is 430th of 440 and Hope Academy Charter School is 1267th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).