Alan B. Shepard Elementary School vs Carl Sandburg Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 990 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alan B. Shepard Elementary School
Old Bridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
276 students
Carl Sandburg Middle School
Old Bridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
926 students
| Measure | Alan B. Shepard Elementary School Old Bridge, New Jersey | Carl Sandburg Middle School Old Bridge, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #663 of 1,479 | #205 of 440 |
| National rank | #10099 of 50,301 | #2439 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 276 | 926 |
| Enrollment | 276 | 926 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.4% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 46% |
| city | Old Bridge | Old Bridge |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 71.7).
- •Alan B. Shepard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 57%).
- •Alan B. Shepard Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.4% vs 30.7%).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.5).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School is the larger school with 926 students compared with 276.
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 Alan B. Shepard Elementary School better than Carl Sandburg Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Carl Sandburg Middle School ranks higher (74.5 vs 71.7 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 Alan B. Shepard Elementary School and Carl Sandburg Middle School?
About 990 m in a straight line, between Old Bridge and Old Bridge in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alan B. Shepard Elementary School: 276. Carl Sandburg Middle School: 926. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alan B. Shepard Elementary School and Carl Sandburg Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Alan B. Shepard Elementary School is 663rd of 1,479 and Carl Sandburg Middle School is 205th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).