Carteret Elementary School vs East Orange STEM Academy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carteret Elementary School
Bloomfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
383 students
East Orange STEM Academy High School
East Orange · Public high · Grades 6–12
646 students
| Measure | Carteret Elementary School Bloomfield, New Jersey | East Orange STEM Academy High School East Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1036 of 1,479 | #125 of 357 |
| National rank | #24110 of 50,301 | #4323 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 383 | 646 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 646 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.6% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 32% |
| city | Bloomfield | East Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Orange STEM Academy High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 51.5).
- •Carteret Elementary School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •East Orange STEM Academy High School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 53%).
- •East Orange STEM Academy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 72.6%).
- •Carteret Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 17.5).
- •East Orange STEM Academy High School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 383.
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 Carteret Elementary School better than East Orange STEM Academy High School?
On the Success Index (US), East Orange STEM Academy High School ranks higher (65.8 vs 51.5 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 Carteret Elementary School and East Orange STEM Academy High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bloomfield and East Orange in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carteret Elementary School: 383. East Orange STEM Academy High School: 646. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carteret Elementary School and East Orange STEM Academy High School rank in New Jersey?
Carteret Elementary School is 1036th of 1,479 and East Orange STEM Academy High School is 125th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).