Compass Academy Charter School vs Dr. William Mennies Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Compass Academy Charter School
Vineland · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
183 students
Dr. William Mennies Elementary School
Vineland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
558 students
| Measure | Compass Academy Charter School Vineland, New Jersey | Dr. William Mennies Elementary School Vineland, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1162 of 1,479 | #1175 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #30745 of 50,301 | #31255 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 183 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 183 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 35% |
| city | Vineland | Vineland |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (41.8 vs 41.0).
- •Compass Academy Charter School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Dr. William Mennies Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.5% vs 80.3%).
- •Compass Academy Charter School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.6).
- •Dr. William Mennies Elementary School is the larger school with 558 students compared with 183.
- •Compass Academy Charter School is a charter school while Dr. William Mennies Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Compass Academy Charter School better than Dr. William Mennies Elementary 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 Compass Academy Charter School and Dr. William Mennies Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Vineland and Vineland in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Compass Academy Charter School: 183. Dr. William Mennies Elementary School: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Compass Academy Charter School and Dr. William Mennies Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Compass Academy Charter School is 1162nd of 1,479 and Dr. William Mennies Elementary School is 1175th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).