Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School vs Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School
Trenton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
650 students
Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities
Trenton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
545 students
| Measure | Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School Trenton, New Jersey | Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities Trenton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #361 of 440 | #1356 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #9336 of 15,369 | #40603 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 650 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 650 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.8% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 48% |
| Math proficiency | – | 24% |
| city | Trenton | Trenton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 26.7).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.8% vs 94.9%).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.5).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School is the larger school with 650 students compared with 545.
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School is a public school while Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Middle School better than Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School ranks higher (42.2 vs 26.7 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 Middle School and Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Trenton and Trenton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School: 650. Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School and Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities rank in New Jersey?
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School is 361st of 440 and Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities is 1356th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).