Alan B. Shepard Elementary School vs M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.0 km 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
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School
Old Bridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
224 students
| Measure | Alan B. Shepard Elementary School Old Bridge, New Jersey | M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School Old Bridge, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #663 of 1,479 | #396 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #10099 of 50,301 | #3476 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 276 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 276 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.4% | 12.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| city | Old Bridge | Old Bridge |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 71.7).
- •M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.9% vs 25.4%).
- •M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.5).
- •Alan B. Shepard Elementary School is the larger school with 276 students compared with 224.
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 M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School ranks higher (82.8 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 M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Old Bridge and Old Bridge in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alan B. Shepard Elementary School: 276. M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alan B. Shepard Elementary School and M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Alan B. Shepard Elementary School is 663rd of 1,479 and M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School is 396th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).