Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex vs New York Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 628 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex
Atlantic City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
544 students
New York Avenue School
Atlantic City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
550 students
| Measure | Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex Atlantic City, New Jersey | New York Avenue School Atlantic City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1417 of 1,479 | #1451 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #43141 of 50,301 | #45364 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 544 | 550 |
| Enrollment | 544 | 550 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 91.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 11% |
| city | Atlantic City | Atlantic City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.7 vs 19.2).
- •Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex does better on math proficiency (16% vs 11%).
- •Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 15%).
- •Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91% vs 91.8%).
- •Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 10.6).
- •New York Avenue School is the larger school with 550 students compared with 544.
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 School Complex better than New York Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex ranks higher (22.7 vs 19.2 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 School Complex and New York Avenue School?
About 628 m in a straight line, between Atlantic City and Atlantic City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex: 544. New York Avenue School: 550. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex and New York Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex is 1417th of 1,479 and New York Avenue School is 1451st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).