Kindle Education Public Charter School vs Martin Luther King Jr. School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 171 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kindle Education Public Charter School
Jersey City · Charter middle · Grades 6–7
87 students
Martin Luther King Jr. School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
752 students
| Measure | Kindle Education Public Charter School Jersey City, New Jersey | Martin Luther King Jr. School Jersey City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #381 of 440 | #1059 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #10192 of 15,369 | #25104 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–7 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 87 | 752 |
| Enrollment | 87 | 752 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 77.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 54% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Jersey City | Jersey City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King Jr. School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 38.4).
- •Kindle Education Public Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 77.1%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 21.8).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. School is the larger school with 752 students compared with 87.
- •Kindle Education Public Charter School is a charter school while Martin Luther King Jr. School is a public 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 Kindle Education Public Charter School better than Martin Luther King Jr. School?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Jr. School ranks higher (50.1 vs 38.4 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 Kindle Education Public Charter School and Martin Luther King Jr. School?
About 171 m in a straight line, between Jersey City and Jersey City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kindle Education Public Charter School: 87. Martin Luther King Jr. School: 752. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kindle Education Public Charter School and Martin Luther King Jr. School rank in New Jersey?
Kindle Education Public Charter School is 381st of 440 and Martin Luther King Jr. School is 1059th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).