Central Park Elementary School vs Pennsville Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Park Elementary School
Pennsville · Public elementary · Grades K–3
275 students
Pennsville Middle School
Pennsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
460 students
| Measure | Central Park Elementary School Pennsville, New Jersey | Pennsville Middle School Pennsville, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1055 of 1,479 | #329 of 440 |
| National rank | #25025 of 50,301 | #7504 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 275 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Pennsville | Pennsville |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (50.2 vs 50.7).
- •Central Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Central Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Pennsville Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 48%).
- •Pennsville Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.5).
- •Pennsville Middle School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 275.
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 Central Park Elementary School better than Pennsville Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Central Park Elementary School and Pennsville Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Pennsville and Pennsville in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Park Elementary School: 275. Pennsville Middle School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Park Elementary School and Pennsville Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Central Park Elementary School is 1055th of 1,479 and Pennsville Middle School is 329th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).