Forest Street Community Elementary School vs Heywood Avenue Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Street Community Elementary School
Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
384 students
Heywood Avenue Elementary School
Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
363 students
| Measure | Forest Street Community Elementary School Orange, New Jersey | Heywood Avenue Elementary School Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1014 of 1,479 | #1049 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #23028 of 50,301 | #24680 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–7 | Grades PK–7 |
| Students | 384 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 58.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 37% |
| city | Orange | Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Street Community Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 50.7).
- •Forest Street Community Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Forest Street Community Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 50%).
- •Heywood Avenue Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.1% vs 70.1%).
- •Heywood Avenue Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.0).
- •Forest Street Community Elementary School is the larger school with 384 students compared with 363.
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 Forest Street Community Elementary School better than Heywood Avenue Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Street Community Elementary School ranks higher (53.0 vs 50.7 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 Forest Street Community Elementary School and Heywood Avenue Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Orange and Orange in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Street Community Elementary School: 384. Heywood Avenue Elementary School: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Street Community Elementary School and Heywood Avenue Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Forest Street Community Elementary School is 1014th of 1,479 and Heywood Avenue Elementary School is 1049th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).