Althea Gibson Academy vs Oakwood Avenue Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 926 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Althea Gibson Academy
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
144 students
Oakwood Avenue Community School
Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
272 students
| Measure | Althea Gibson Academy East Orange, New Jersey | Oakwood Avenue Community School Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #514 of 1,479 | #1318 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #5888 of 50,301 | #38563 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades PK–7 |
| Students | 144 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 144 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.5% | 75% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | East Orange | Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Althea Gibson Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 30.0).
- •Althea Gibson Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.5% vs 75%).
- •Oakwood Avenue Community School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 16.0).
- •Oakwood Avenue Community School is the larger school with 272 students compared with 144.
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 Althea Gibson Academy better than Oakwood Avenue Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Althea Gibson Academy ranks higher (78.4 vs 30.0 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 Althea Gibson Academy and Oakwood Avenue Community School?
About 926 m in a straight line, between East Orange and Orange in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Althea Gibson Academy: 144. Oakwood Avenue Community School: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Althea Gibson Academy and Oakwood Avenue Community School rank in New Jersey?
Althea Gibson Academy is 514th of 1,479 and Oakwood Avenue Community School is 1318th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).