Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School vs Schuyler Colfax Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 92 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
Schuyler Colfax Middle School
Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
650 students
| Measure | Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School Trenton, New Jersey | Schuyler Colfax Middle School Wayne, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #361 of 440 | #90 of 440 |
| National rank | #9336 of 15,369 | #346 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 650 | 650 |
| Enrollment | 650 | 650 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.8% | 10.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 81% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Trenton | Wayne |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Schuyler Colfax Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.2 vs 42.2).
- •Schuyler Colfax Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.2% vs 75.8%).
- •Schuyler Colfax Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 13.3).
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 Schuyler Colfax Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Schuyler Colfax Middle School ranks higher (89.2 vs 42.2 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 Middle School and Schuyler Colfax Middle School?
About 92 km in a straight line, between Trenton and Wayne in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School: 650. Schuyler Colfax Middle School: 650. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School and Schuyler Colfax Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School is 361st of 440 and Schuyler Colfax Middle School is 90th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).