Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex vs Sovereign Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 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
Sovereign Avenue School
Atlantic City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
717 students
| Measure | Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex Atlantic City, New Jersey | Sovereign Avenue School Atlantic City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1417 of 1,479 | #1172 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #43141 of 50,301 | #31238 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 544 | 717 |
| Enrollment | 544 | 717 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 37% |
| city | Atlantic City | Atlantic City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sovereign Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.1 vs 22.7).
- •Sovereign Avenue School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 16%).
- •Sovereign Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 25%).
- •Sovereign Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.8% vs 91%).
- •Sovereign Avenue School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 10.5).
- •Sovereign Avenue School is the larger school with 717 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 Sovereign Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Sovereign Avenue School ranks higher (41.1 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 Sovereign Avenue School?
About 1.5 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. Sovereign Avenue School: 717. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex and Sovereign Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex is 1417th of 1,479 and Sovereign Avenue School is 1172nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).