Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex vs Pennsylvania Ave School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.7 km 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
Pennsylvania Ave School
Atlantic City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
566 students
| Measure | Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex Atlantic City, New Jersey | Pennsylvania Ave School Atlantic City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1417 of 1,479 | #1399 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #43141 of 50,301 | #42785 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 544 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 544 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 85.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 11% |
| city | Atlantic City | Atlantic City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (22.7 vs 23.3).
- •Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex does better on math proficiency (16% vs 11%).
- •Pennsylvania Ave School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 25%).
- •Pennsylvania Ave School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.7% vs 91%).
- •Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 10.7).
- •Pennsylvania Ave School is the larger school with 566 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 Pennsylvania Ave School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex and Pennsylvania Ave School?
About 1.7 km 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. Pennsylvania Ave School: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex and Pennsylvania Ave School rank in New Jersey?
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex is 1417th of 1,479 and Pennsylvania Ave School is 1399th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).