Harriet Tubman Elementary School vs South 17th Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 675 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harriet Tubman Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
298 students
South 17th Street School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
368 students
| Measure | Harriet Tubman Elementary School Newark, New Jersey | South 17th Street School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1316 of 1,479 | #1425 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #38548 of 50,301 | #43553 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 298 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.2% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harriet Tubman Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.0 vs 22.1).
- •Harriet Tubman Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Harriet Tubman Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Harriet Tubman Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.2% vs 90.8%).
- •Harriet Tubman Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.7).
- •South 17th Street School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 298.
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 Harriet Tubman Elementary School better than South 17th Street School?
On the Success Index (US), Harriet Tubman Elementary School ranks higher (30.0 vs 22.1 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 Harriet Tubman Elementary School and South 17th Street School?
About 675 m in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harriet Tubman Elementary School: 298. South 17th Street School: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harriet Tubman Elementary School and South 17th Street School rank in New Jersey?
Harriet Tubman Elementary School is 1316th of 1,479 and South 17th Street School is 1425th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).