Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School vs Orange Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School
Roselle Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
287 students
Orange Avenue School
Cranford · Public middle · Grades 3–8
750 students
| Measure | Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School Roselle Park, New Jersey | Orange Avenue School Cranford, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #821 of 1,479 | #54 of 440 |
| National rank | #15314 of 50,301 | #157 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 287 | 750 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 750 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 0.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 71% |
| city | Roselle Park | Cranford |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orange Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.2 vs 64.2).
- •Orange Avenue School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •Orange Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 52%).
- •Orange Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.8% vs 53.3%).
- •Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.7).
- •Orange Avenue School is the larger school with 750 students compared with 287.
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 Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School better than Orange Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Orange Avenue School ranks higher (92.2 vs 64.2 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 Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School and Orange Avenue School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Roselle Park and Cranford in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School: 287. Orange Avenue School: 750. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School and Orange Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School is 821st of 1,479 and Orange Avenue School is 54th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).