Mahatma K. Gandhi School vs Martin Luther King Jr. School
Mahatma K. Gandhi School and Martin Luther King Jr. School are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.0 out of 10. In math proficiency, Martin Luther King Jr. School leads at 42.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Mahatma K. Gandhi School
Jersey City, NJ
6.0/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
895 students
Martin Luther King Jr. School
Jersey City, NJ
5.8/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
764 students
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| Metric | Mahatma K. Gandhi School | Martin Luther King Jr. School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.0 / 10 | 5.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.0 | 6.1 |
| Growth Score | 6.4 | 4.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 60.2% | 62.4% |
| Environment Score | 6.6 | 8.8 |
| State Rank | #1,541 of 2,466 | #1,650 of 2,466 |
| State Percentile | 38th | 33th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Mahatma K. Gandhi School | Martin Luther King Jr. School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 31.0% | 42.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 41.0% | 54.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Mahatma K. Gandhi School | Martin Luther King Jr. School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 8th | Pre-K – 8th |
| Enrollment | 895 | 764 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 60.2% | 62.4% |
| District | Jersey City Public Schools | Jersey City Public Schools |
| City | Jersey City | Jersey City |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Jersey City (07306) | Jersey City (07306) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $75,861 | $75,861 |
| Median Home Value | $502,600 | $502,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,619 | $1,619 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 50.1% | 50.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.8% | 18.8% |
| Avg Commute | 37 min | 37 min |