Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center vs Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center
Perth Amboy · Public other · Grades PK–PK
342 students
Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center
Perth Amboy · Public other · Grades PK–PK
577 students
| Measure | Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center Perth Amboy, New Jersey | Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center Perth Amboy, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 342 | 577 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 577 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.2% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Perth Amboy | Perth Amboy |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.2% vs 76.8%).
- •Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.7).
- •Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center is the larger school with 577 students compared with 342.
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 Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center better than Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center?
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 Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center and Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Perth Amboy and Perth Amboy in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center: 342. Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center: 577. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center and Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center rank in New Jersey?
Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center is unranked and Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center is unranked among other schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).