John Marshal School No. 20 vs Sonia Sotomayor School No 25
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 814 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Marshal School No. 20
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades K–8
452 students
Sonia Sotomayor School No 25
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades K–8
591 students
| Measure | John Marshal School No. 20 Elizabeth, New Jersey | Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 Elizabeth, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1307 of 1,479 | #1301 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #38154 of 50,301 | #37839 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 452 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 28% |
| city | Elizabeth | Elizabeth |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (30.6 vs 31.1).
- •Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 does better on math proficiency (28% vs 19%).
- •John Marshal School No. 20 does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 40%).
- •John Marshal School No. 20 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.6% vs 90.5%).
- •Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.3).
- •Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 is the larger school with 591 students compared with 452.
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 John Marshal School No. 20 better than Sonia Sotomayor School No 25?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John Marshal School No. 20 and Sonia Sotomayor School No 25?
About 814 m in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Elizabeth in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Marshal School No. 20: 452. Sonia Sotomayor School No 25: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Marshal School No. 20 and Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 rank in New Jersey?
John Marshal School No. 20 is 1307th of 1,479 and Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 is 1301st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).