East Orange STEM Academy High School vs John L. Costley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 688 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Orange STEM Academy High School
East Orange · Public high · Grades 6–12
646 students
John L. Costley Middle School
East Orange · Public middle · Grades 6–8
334 students
| Measure | East Orange STEM Academy High School East Orange, New Jersey | John L. Costley Middle School East Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #125 of 357 | #382 of 440 |
| National rank | #4323 of 16,910 | #10215 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 646 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 9.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 7% |
| city | East Orange | East Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Orange STEM Academy High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 38.3).
- •East Orange STEM Academy High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 7%).
- •East Orange STEM Academy High School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 29%).
- •John L. Costley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.9% vs 19%).
- •John L. Costley Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.5).
- •East Orange STEM Academy High School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 334.
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 East Orange STEM Academy High School better than John L. Costley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), East Orange STEM Academy High School ranks higher (65.8 vs 38.3 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 East Orange STEM Academy High School and John L. Costley Middle School?
About 688 m in a straight line, between East Orange and East Orange in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Orange STEM Academy High School: 646. John L. Costley Middle School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Orange STEM Academy High School and John L. Costley Middle School rank in New Jersey?
East Orange STEM Academy High School is 125th of 357 and John L. Costley Middle School is 382nd of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).