Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School vs Soaring Heights Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 930 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
607 students
Soaring Heights Charter School
Jersey City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
272 students
| Measure | Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School Jersey City, New Jersey | Soaring Heights Charter School Jersey City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1230 of 1,479 | #732 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #33828 of 50,301 | #12233 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 607 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 607 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.1% | 55.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 62% |
| city | Jersey City | Jersey City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Soaring Heights Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 37.2).
- •Soaring Heights Charter School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 29%).
- •Soaring Heights Charter School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 47%).
- •Soaring Heights Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.9% vs 77.1%).
- •Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.0).
- •Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School is the larger school with 607 students compared with 272.
- •Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School is a public school while Soaring Heights Charter School is a charter 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 Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School better than Soaring Heights Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Soaring Heights Charter School ranks higher (68.7 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 Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School and Soaring Heights Charter School?
About 930 m in a straight line, between Jersey City and Jersey City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School: 607. Soaring Heights Charter School: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School and Soaring Heights Charter School rank in New Jersey?
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School is 1230th of 1,479 and Soaring Heights Charter School is 732nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).