Knollwood Elementary School vs Martin Luther King Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 814 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knollwood Elementary School
Piscataway · Public elementary · Grades K–3
460 students
Martin Luther King Elementary School
Piscataway · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
488 students
| Measure | Knollwood Elementary School Piscataway, New Jersey | Martin Luther King Elementary School Piscataway, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #502 of 1,479 | #627 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #5488 of 50,301 | #9188 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 460 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.3% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| city | Piscataway | Piscataway |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knollwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 73.1).
- •Knollwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Martin Luther King Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •Knollwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.3% vs 38.9%).
- •Martin Luther King Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.5).
- •Martin Luther King Elementary School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 460.
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 Knollwood Elementary School better than Martin Luther King Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Knollwood Elementary School ranks higher (79.1 vs 73.1 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 Knollwood Elementary School and Martin Luther King Elementary School?
About 814 m in a straight line, between Piscataway and Piscataway in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knollwood Elementary School: 460. Martin Luther King Elementary School: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knollwood Elementary School and Martin Luther King Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Knollwood Elementary School is 502nd of 1,479 and Martin Luther King Elementary School is 627th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).