Abington Avenue School vs Branch Brook School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abington Avenue School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
842 students
Branch Brook School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
60 students
| Measure | Abington Avenue School Newark, New Jersey | Branch Brook School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1287 of 1,479 | #878 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #36839 of 50,301 | #17339 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 842 | 60 |
| Enrollment | 842 | 60 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 6.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 64.5% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Branch Brook School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 32.6).
- •Branch Brook School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 33%).
- •Branch Brook School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 47%).
- •Branch Brook School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 89.4%).
- •Branch Brook School does better on students per teacher (6.7 vs 15.6).
- •Abington Avenue School is the larger school with 842 students compared with 60.
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 Abington Avenue School better than Branch Brook School?
On the Success Index (US), Branch Brook School ranks higher (61.2 vs 32.6 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 Abington Avenue School and Branch Brook School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abington Avenue School: 842. Branch Brook School: 60. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abington Avenue School and Branch Brook School rank in New Jersey?
Abington Avenue School is 1287th of 1,479 and Branch Brook School is 878th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).