Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School vs Midtown Community Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 775 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
Midtown Community Elementary School
Neptune · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
| Measure | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School Asbury Park, New Jersey | Midtown Community Elementary School Neptune, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #430 of 440 | #1383 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #13631 of 15,369 | #42076 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 195 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 195 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 17% |
| city | Asbury Park | Neptune |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Midtown Community Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.4 vs 20.8).
- •Midtown Community Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 6%).
- •Midtown Community Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.4% vs 90.2%).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 9.9).
- •Midtown Community Elementary School is the larger school with 437 students compared with 195.
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 Midtown Community Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Midtown Community Elementary School ranks higher (24.4 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 Midtown Community Elementary School?
About 775 m in a straight line, between Asbury Park and Neptune in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School: 195. Midtown Community Elementary School: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School and Midtown Community Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is 430th of 440 and Midtown Community Elementary School is 1383rd of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).