Field Street School vs Penns Grove Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Field Street School
Carneys Point · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
463 students
Penns Grove Middle School
Penns Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
452 students
| Measure | Field Street School Carneys Point, New Jersey | Penns Grove Middle School Penns Grove, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1063 of 1,479 | #421 of 440 |
| National rank | #25232 of 50,301 | #13004 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 463 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 463 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 15% |
| city | Carneys Point | Penns Grove |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Field Street School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 24.2).
- •Field Street School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 15%).
- •Field Street School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 23%).
- •Penns Grove Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.4% vs 76.5%).
- •Field Street School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.3).
- •Field Street School is the larger school with 463 students compared with 452.
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 Field Street School better than Penns Grove Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Field Street School ranks higher (49.9 vs 24.2 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 Field Street School and Penns Grove Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Carneys Point and Penns Grove in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Field Street School: 463. Penns Grove Middle School: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Field Street School and Penns Grove Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Field Street School is 1063rd of 1,479 and Penns Grove Middle School is 421st of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).