Grove Street Elementary School vs Speedway Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 953 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grove Street Elementary School
Irvington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
Speedway Avenue School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
525 students
| Measure | Grove Street Elementary School Irvington, New Jersey | Speedway Avenue School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1432 of 1,479 | #1405 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #43961 of 50,301 | #42853 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 443 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 13% |
| city | Irvington | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Speedway Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.2 vs 21.4).
- •Grove Street Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 13%).
- •Speedway Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Speedway Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 90.3%).
- •Speedway Avenue School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.8).
- •Speedway Avenue School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 443.
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 Grove Street Elementary School better than Speedway Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Speedway Avenue School ranks higher (23.2 vs 21.4 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 Grove Street Elementary School and Speedway Avenue School?
About 953 m in a straight line, between Irvington and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grove Street Elementary School: 443. Speedway Avenue School: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grove Street Elementary School and Speedway Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Grove Street Elementary School is 1432nd of 1,479 and Speedway Avenue School is 1405th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).