Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School vs Samuel E. Shull Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 137 m 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
Samuel E. Shull Middle School
Perth Amboy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
941 students
| Measure | Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School Perth Amboy, New Jersey | Samuel E. Shull Middle School Perth Amboy, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #325 of 357 | #409 of 440 |
| National rank | #15084 of 16,910 | #11791 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 259 | 941 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 941 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 73.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 22% |
| city | Perth Amboy | Perth Amboy |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Samuel E. Shull Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.7 vs 21.1).
- •Samuel E. Shull Middle School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7%).
- •Samuel E. Shull Middle School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Samuel E. Shull Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.3% vs 89.2%).
- •Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.1).
- •Samuel E. Shull Middle School is the larger school with 941 students compared with 259.
- •Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School is a charter school while Samuel E. Shull Middle 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 Samuel E. Shull Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Samuel E. Shull Middle School ranks higher (30.7 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 Samuel E. Shull Middle School?
About 137 m 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. Samuel E. Shull Middle School: 941. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School and Samuel E. Shull Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School is 325th of 357 and Samuel E. Shull Middle School is 409th of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).