Ezra L. Nolan School vs Soaring Heights Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 932 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ezra L. Nolan School
Jersey City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
250 students
Soaring Heights Charter School
Jersey City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
272 students
| Measure | Ezra L. Nolan School Jersey City, New Jersey | Soaring Heights Charter School Jersey City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #432 of 440 | #732 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #13736 of 15,369 | #12233 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 250 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84% | 55.9% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 62% |
| city | Jersey City | Jersey City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Soaring Heights Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 20.2).
- •Soaring Heights Charter School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 5%).
- •Soaring Heights Charter School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 18%).
- •Soaring Heights Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.9% vs 84%).
- •Ezra L. Nolan School does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 17.0).
- •Soaring Heights Charter School is the larger school with 272 students compared with 250.
- •Ezra L. Nolan School is a public school while Soaring Heights Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ezra L. Nolan School better than Soaring Heights Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Soaring Heights Charter School ranks higher (68.7 vs 20.2 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 Ezra L. Nolan School and Soaring Heights Charter School?
About 932 m in a straight line, between Jersey City and Jersey City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ezra L. Nolan School: 250. Soaring Heights Charter School: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ezra L. Nolan School and Soaring Heights Charter School rank in New Jersey?
Ezra L. Nolan School is 432nd of 440 and Soaring Heights Charter School is 732nd of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).