Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School vs First Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 919 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
690 students
First Avenue School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,084 students
| Measure | Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School Newark, New Jersey | First Avenue School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1477 of 1,479 | #1013 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #47625 of 50,301 | #23026 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 690 | 1,084 |
| Enrollment | 690 | 1,084 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 85.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 54% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •First Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 15.0).
- •First Avenue School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 12%).
- •First Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 15%).
- •First Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.9% vs 88.3%).
- •First Avenue School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.4).
- •First Avenue School is the larger school with 1,084 students compared with 690.
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. William H. Horton Elementary School better than First Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), First Avenue School ranks higher (53.0 vs 15.0 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 Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School and First Avenue School?
About 919 m in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School: 690. First Avenue School: 1,084. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School and First Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School is 1477th of 1,479 and First Avenue School is 1013th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).