James J. Flynn Elementary School vs Samuel E. Shull Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James J. Flynn Elementary School
Perth Amboy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
599 students
Samuel E. Shull Middle School
Perth Amboy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
941 students
| Measure | James J. Flynn Elementary School Perth Amboy, New Jersey | Samuel E. Shull Middle School Perth Amboy, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1035 of 1,479 | #409 of 440 |
| National rank | #23969 of 50,301 | #11791 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 599 | 941 |
| Enrollment | 599 | 941 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.1% | 73.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 22% |
| city | Perth Amboy | Perth Amboy |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James J. Flynn Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 30.7).
- •James J. Flynn Elementary School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 22%).
- •James J. Flynn Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 37%).
- •Samuel E. Shull Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.3% vs 75.1%).
- •James J. Flynn Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.1).
- •Samuel E. Shull Middle School is the larger school with 941 students compared with 599.
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 James J. Flynn Elementary School better than Samuel E. Shull Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), James J. Flynn Elementary School ranks higher (51.7 vs 30.7 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 James J. Flynn Elementary School and Samuel E. Shull Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Perth Amboy and Perth Amboy in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James J. Flynn Elementary School: 599. Samuel E. Shull Middle School: 941. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James J. Flynn Elementary School and Samuel E. Shull Middle School rank in New Jersey?
James J. Flynn Elementary School is 1035th of 1,479 and Samuel E. Shull Middle School is 409th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).