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Martin Luther King Elementary School vs. Menlo Park Elementary School

Should you attend Martin Luther King Elementary School or Menlo Park Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Martin Luther King Elementary School
285 Tingley Lane
Edison, NJ 08820
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Menlo Park Elementary School
155 Monroe Avenue
Edison, NJ 08820
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Martin Luther King Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Menlo Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 611 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Martin Luther King Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 827 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Menlo Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
611 students
827 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Martin Luther King Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Menlo Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Martin Luther King Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Menlo Park Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
59 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Martin Luther King Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Menlo Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Edison Township School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Menlo Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Edison Township School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#142 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 10%)
#230 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Martin Luther King Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Menlo Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
76%
(Top 10% in NJ)
70%
(Top 20% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Martin Luther King Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Edison Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Menlo Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Edison Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
77%
(Top 10% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
74%
(Top 20% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Martin Luther King Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Edison Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Menlo Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Edison Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 5% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 10% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Martin Luther King Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Edison Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Menlo Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Edison Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Martin Luther King Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Menlo Park Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
57
119
Grade 1 Students
90
136
Grade 2 Students
104
108
Grade 3 Students
128
148
Grade 4 Students
124
166
Grade 5 Students
108
150

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
83%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Martin Luther King Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Edison Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Menlo Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Edison Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Martin Luther King Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Edison Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Menlo Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Edison Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Martin Luther King Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Edison Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Menlo Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Edison Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Martin Luther King Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Edison Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Menlo Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Edison Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Martin Luther King Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Edison Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Menlo Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Edison Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.31
0.35
This chart showcases the diversity score of Martin Luther King Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Edison Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Menlo Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Edison Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Martin Luther King Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Edison Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Menlo Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Edison Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Martin Luther King Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Edison Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Menlo Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Edison Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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