Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence vs J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 371 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
612 students
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
247 students
| Measure | Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence East Orange, New Jersey | J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy East Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1473 of 1,479 | #969 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #47178 of 50,301 | #21383 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 612 | 247 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 247 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 42% |
| city | East Orange | East Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 15.9).
- •J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy does better on math proficiency (42% vs 18%).
- •J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 31%).
- •J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 17.0).
- •Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence is the larger school with 612 students compared with 247.
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 T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence better than J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy?
On the Success Index (US), J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy ranks higher (55.4 vs 15.9 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 T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence and J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy?
About 371 m in a straight line, between East Orange and East Orange in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence: 612. J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy: 247. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence and J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy rank in New Jersey?
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence is 1473rd of 1,479 and J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy is 969th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).