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Peabody vs. Martin Luther King Junior

Should you attend Peabody or Martin Luther King Junior? 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
Peabody
70 Rindge Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02140
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Martin Luther King Junior
102 Putnam Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Peabody ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Martin Luther King Junior ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Peabody ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Martin Luther King Junior ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
321 students
328 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Peabody over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Martin Luther King Junior over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Peabody.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Martin Luther King Junior.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Peabody over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Martin Luther King Junior over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Peabody with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cambridge School District and the state of Massachusetts, 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 Martin Luther King Junior with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cambridge School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#190 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
#26 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Peabody, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Martin Luther King Junior, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in MA)
85-89%
(Top 1% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Peabody who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cambridge School District and Massachusetts 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 Martin Luther King Junior who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cambridge School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 5% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Peabody who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cambridge School District and Massachusetts 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 Martin Luther King Junior who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cambridge School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Peabody who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cambridge School District and Massachusetts 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 Martin Luther King Junior who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cambridge School District and Massachusetts 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 Peabody by grade.
This chart displays the students of Martin Luther King Junior by grade.
Pre-K Students
45
27
Kindergarten Students
48
66
Grade 1 Students
49
53
Grade 2 Students
46
49
Grade 3 Students
43
45
Grade 4 Students
44
45
Grade 5 Students
46
43

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Peabody, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cambridge School District and in Massachusetts, 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 Martin Luther King Junior, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cambridge School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Peabody, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cambridge School District and in Massachusetts, 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 Martin Luther King Junior, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cambridge School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
26%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Peabody, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cambridge School District and in Massachusetts, 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 Martin Luther King Junior, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cambridge School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
43%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Peabody, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cambridge School District and in Massachusetts, 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 Martin Luther King Junior, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cambridge School District and in Massachusetts, 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
10%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Peabody, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cambridge School District and in Massachusetts, 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 Martin Luther King Junior, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cambridge School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.72
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of Peabody, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cambridge School District and Massachusetts, 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 Martin Luther King Junior, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cambridge School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Peabody, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cambridge School District and Massachusetts, 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 Martin Luther King Junior, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cambridge School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Peabody, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cambridge School District and Massachusetts, 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 Martin Luther King Junior, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cambridge School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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