Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 vs Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 432 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6
Passaic · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
754 students
Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20
Passaic · Public middle · Grades 2–8
742 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 Passaic, New Jersey | Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 Passaic, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1468 of 1,479 | #355 of 440 |
| National rank | #46766 of 50,301 | #8940 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 2–8 |
| Students | 754 | 742 |
| Enrollment | 754 | 742 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 38% |
| city | Passaic | Passaic |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 16.7).
- •Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 does better on math proficiency (38% vs 11%).
- •Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 16%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 100%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.5).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 is the larger school with 754 students compared with 742.
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 Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 better than Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20?
On the Success Index (US), Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 ranks higher (44.0 vs 16.7 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 Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 and Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20?
About 432 m in a straight line, between Passaic and Passaic in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6: 754. Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20: 742. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 and Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 rank in New Jersey?
Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 is 1468th of 1,479 and Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 is 355th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).