Heywood Avenue Elementary School vs STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 576 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heywood Avenue Elementary School
Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
363 students
STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges
South Orange · Public high · Grades 9–12
180 students
| Measure | Heywood Avenue Elementary School Orange, New Jersey | STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges South Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1049 of 1,479 | #232 of 357 |
| National rank | #24680 of 50,301 | #10481 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–7 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 363 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.1% | 71.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Orange | South Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heywood Avenue Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 42.0).
- •Heywood Avenue Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.1% vs 71.1%).
- •Heywood Avenue Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.0).
- •Heywood Avenue Elementary School is the larger school with 363 students compared with 180.
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 Heywood Avenue Elementary School better than STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges?
On the Success Index (US), Heywood Avenue Elementary School ranks higher (50.7 vs 42.0 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 Heywood Avenue Elementary School and STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges?
About 576 m in a straight line, between Orange and South Orange in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heywood Avenue Elementary School: 363. STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heywood Avenue Elementary School and STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges rank in New Jersey?
Heywood Avenue Elementary School is 1049th of 1,479 and STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges is 232nd of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).