Edward J. Patten Elementary School vs Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edward J. Patten Elementary School
Perth Amboy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
649 students
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School
Perth Amboy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
632 students
| Measure | Edward J. Patten Elementary School Perth Amboy, New Jersey | Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School Perth Amboy, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1154 of 1,479 | #1191 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #30475 of 50,301 | #32337 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 649 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.5% | 76.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 35% |
| city | Perth Amboy | Perth Amboy |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edward J. Patten Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 39.4).
- •Edward J. Patten Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 35%).
- •Edward J. Patten Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 40%).
- •Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.1% vs 77.5%).
- •Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.2).
- •Edward J. Patten Elementary School is the larger school with 649 students compared with 632.
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 Edward J. Patten Elementary School better than Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School?
On the Success Index (US), Edward J. Patten Elementary School ranks higher (42.2 vs 39.4 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 Edward J. Patten Elementary School and Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Perth Amboy and Perth Amboy in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edward J. Patten Elementary School: 649. Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward J. Patten Elementary School and Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School rank in New Jersey?
Edward J. Patten Elementary School is 1154th of 1,479 and Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School is 1191st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).