Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School vs Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 866 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
481 students
Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
245 students
| Measure | Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School East Orange, New Jersey | Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary East Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1255 of 1,479 | #1115 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #35080 of 50,301 | #28401 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 481 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 12.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 17% |
| city | East Orange | East Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 35.3).
- •Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.7).
- •Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School is the larger school with 481 students compared with 245.
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 Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School better than Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary ranks higher (45.3 vs 35.3 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 Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School and Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary?
About 866 m in a straight line, between East Orange and East Orange in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School: 481. Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School and Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary rank in New Jersey?
Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School is 1255th of 1,479 and Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary is 1115th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).