Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence vs John L. Costley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 199 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
John L. Costley Middle School
East Orange · Public middle · Grades 6–8
334 students
| Measure | Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence East Orange, New Jersey | John L. Costley Middle School East Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1473 of 1,479 | #382 of 440 |
| National rank | #47178 of 50,301 | #10215 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 612 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 9.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 7% |
| city | East Orange | East Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John L. Costley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.3 vs 15.9).
- •Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence does better on math proficiency (18% vs 7%).
- •Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 29%).
- •John L. Costley Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.0).
- •Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence is the larger school with 612 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 Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence better than John L. Costley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John L. Costley Middle School ranks higher (38.3 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 John L. Costley Middle School?
About 199 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. John L. Costley Middle School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence and John L. Costley Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence is 1473rd of 1,479 and John L. Costley Middle School is 382nd of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).