Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School vs James J. Flynn Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School
Perth Amboy · Charter high · Grades 7–12
259 students
James J. Flynn Elementary School
Perth Amboy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
599 students
| Measure | Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School Perth Amboy, New Jersey | James J. Flynn Elementary School Perth Amboy, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #325 of 357 | #1035 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #15084 of 16,910 | #23969 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 259 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 43% |
| city | Perth Amboy | Perth Amboy |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James J. Flynn Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 21.1).
- •James J. Flynn Elementary School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 7%).
- •James J. Flynn Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 32%).
- •James J. Flynn Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.1% vs 89.2%).
- •James J. Flynn Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.8).
- •James J. Flynn Elementary School is the larger school with 599 students compared with 259.
- •Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School is a charter school while James J. Flynn Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School better than James J. Flynn Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), James J. Flynn Elementary School ranks higher (51.7 vs 21.1 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 Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School and James J. Flynn Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Perth Amboy and Perth Amboy in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School: 259. James J. Flynn Elementary School: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School and James J. Flynn Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School is 325th of 357 and James J. Flynn Elementary School is 1035th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).