Colin Powell Elementary School vs Jose Marti STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 557 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colin Powell Elementary School
Union City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
692 students
Jose Marti STEM Academy
Union City · Public high · Grades 9–12
625 students
| Measure | Colin Powell Elementary School Union City, New Jersey | Jose Marti STEM Academy Union City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1133 of 1,479 | #292 of 357 |
| National rank | #29377 of 50,301 | #13822 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 692 | 625 |
| Enrollment | 692 | 625 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.6% | 74.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 17% |
| city | Union City | Union City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colin Powell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.8 vs 27.7).
- •Colin Powell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 17%).
- •Colin Powell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Colin Powell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.6% vs 74.4%).
- •Jose Marti STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.3).
- •Colin Powell Elementary School is the larger school with 692 students compared with 625.
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 Colin Powell Elementary School better than Jose Marti STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Colin Powell Elementary School ranks higher (43.8 vs 27.7 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 Colin Powell Elementary School and Jose Marti STEM Academy?
About 557 m in a straight line, between Union City and Union City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colin Powell Elementary School: 692. Jose Marti STEM Academy: 625. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colin Powell Elementary School and Jose Marti STEM Academy rank in New Jersey?
Colin Powell Elementary School is 1133rd of 1,479 and Jose Marti STEM Academy is 292nd of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).