Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex vs Richmond Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.5 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
Richmond Avenue School
Atlantic City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
609 students
| Measure | Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex Atlantic City, New Jersey | Richmond Avenue School Atlantic City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1417 of 1,479 | #1028 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #43141 of 50,301 | #23703 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 544 | 609 |
| Enrollment | 544 | 609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 45% |
| city | Atlantic City | Atlantic City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richmond Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 22.7).
- •Richmond Avenue School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 16%).
- •Richmond Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 25%).
- •Richmond Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.4% vs 91%).
- •Richmond Avenue School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 10.5).
- •Richmond Avenue School is the larger school with 609 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 Richmond Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Richmond Avenue School ranks higher (52.1 vs 22.7 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 Richmond Avenue School?
About 2.5 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. Richmond Avenue School: 609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex and Richmond Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex is 1417th of 1,479 and Richmond Avenue School is 1028th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).