Burch Charter School of Excellence vs Link Community Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burch Charter School of Excellence
Irvington · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
335 students
Link Community Charter School
Newark · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
343 students
| Measure | Burch Charter School of Excellence Irvington, New Jersey | Link Community Charter School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1209 of 1,479 | #1140 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #32993 of 50,301 | #29750 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 335 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66% | 72.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| city | Irvington | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Link Community Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 38.4).
- •Burch Charter School of Excellence does better on math proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Link Community Charter School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Burch Charter School of Excellence does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66% vs 72.3%).
- •Link Community Charter School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.6).
- •Link Community Charter School is the larger school with 343 students compared with 335.
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 Burch Charter School of Excellence better than Link Community Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Link Community Charter School ranks higher (43.3 vs 38.4 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 Burch Charter School of Excellence and Link Community Charter School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Irvington and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burch Charter School of Excellence: 335. Link Community Charter School: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burch Charter School of Excellence and Link Community Charter School rank in New Jersey?
Burch Charter School of Excellence is 1209th of 1,479 and Link Community Charter School is 1140th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).