Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School vs Long Pond School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 108 km 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
Long Pond School
Newton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
189 students
| Measure | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School Asbury Park, New Jersey | Long Pond School Newton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #430 of 440 | #170 of 440 |
| National rank | #13631 of 15,369 | #1544 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 195 | 189 |
| Enrollment | 195 | 189 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 23.3% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 57% |
| city | Asbury Park | Newton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Long Pond School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 20.8).
- •Long Pond School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 6%).
- •Long Pond School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 20%).
- •Long Pond School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 77.4%).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 11.8).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is the larger school with 195 students compared with 189.
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 Long Pond School?
On the Success Index (US), Long Pond School ranks higher (79.6 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 Long Pond School?
About 108 km in a straight line, between Asbury Park and Newton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School: 195. Long Pond School: 189. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School and Long Pond School rank in New Jersey?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is 430th of 440 and Long Pond School is 170th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).