Gordon Parks Academy vs Shelia Y. Oliver Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 989 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gordon Parks Academy
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
268 students
Shelia Y. Oliver Academy
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
413 students
| Measure | Gordon Parks Academy East Orange, New Jersey | Shelia Y. Oliver Academy East Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1189 of 1,479 | #999 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #31995 of 50,301 | #22392 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 268 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.5% | 14.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 32% |
| city | East Orange | East Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shelia Y. Oliver Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.0 vs 39.9).
- •Shelia Y. Oliver Academy does better on math proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Shelia Y. Oliver Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Shelia Y. Oliver Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.8% vs 23.5%).
- •Shelia Y. Oliver Academy does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.1).
- •Shelia Y. Oliver Academy is the larger school with 413 students compared with 268.
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 Gordon Parks Academy better than Shelia Y. Oliver Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Shelia Y. Oliver Academy ranks higher (54.0 vs 39.9 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 Gordon Parks Academy and Shelia Y. Oliver Academy?
About 989 m in a straight line, between East Orange and East Orange in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gordon Parks Academy: 268. Shelia Y. Oliver Academy: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gordon Parks Academy and Shelia Y. Oliver Academy rank in New Jersey?
Gordon Parks Academy is 1189th of 1,479 and Shelia Y. Oliver Academy is 999th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).