Colonia Middle School vs Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 595 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonia Middle School
Colonia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
628 students
Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School
Colonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students
| Measure | Colonia Middle School Colonia, New Jersey | Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School Colonia, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #244 of 440 | #574 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #3988 of 15,369 | #7466 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 628 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 628 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 33.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| city | Colonia | Colonia |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 67.0).
- •Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Colonia Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Colonia Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 33.7%).
- •Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 9.8).
- •Colonia Middle School is the larger school with 628 students compared with 282.
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 Colonia Middle School better than Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School ranks higher (75.8 vs 67.0 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 Colonia Middle School and Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School?
About 595 m in a straight line, between Colonia and Colonia in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonia Middle School: 628. Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonia Middle School and Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Colonia Middle School is 244th of 440 and Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School is 574th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).