Dawes Avenue Elementary School vs Ocean City Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dawes Avenue Elementary School
Somers Point · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
341 students
Ocean City Primary School
Ocean City · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
271 students
| Measure | Dawes Avenue Elementary School Somers Point, New Jersey | Ocean City Primary School Ocean City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1229 of 1,479 | #478 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #33827 of 50,301 | #4946 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 341 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73% | 31.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 7.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| city | Somers Point | Ocean City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ocean City Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 37.2).
- •Ocean City Primary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Ocean City Primary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- •Ocean City Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 73%).
- •Ocean City Primary School does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 8.3).
- •Dawes Avenue Elementary School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 271.
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 Dawes Avenue Elementary School better than Ocean City Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ocean City Primary School ranks higher (80.1 vs 37.2 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 Dawes Avenue Elementary School and Ocean City Primary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Somers Point and Ocean City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dawes Avenue Elementary School: 341. Ocean City Primary School: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dawes Avenue Elementary School and Ocean City Primary School rank in New Jersey?
Dawes Avenue Elementary School is 1229th of 1,479 and Ocean City Primary School is 478th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).