Julia A. Barnes School vs Philip G. Vroom Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Julia A. Barnes School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students
Philip G. Vroom Community School
Bayonne · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
433 students
| Measure | Julia A. Barnes School Jersey City, New Jersey | Philip G. Vroom Community School Bayonne, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1184 of 1,479 | #978 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #31524 of 50,301 | #21605 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 433 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 70.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 43% |
| city | Jersey City | Bayonne |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philip G. Vroom Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 40.6).
- •Philip G. Vroom Community School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Philip G. Vroom Community School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Julia A. Barnes School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.7% vs 70.9%).
- •Philip G. Vroom Community School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.5).
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 Julia A. Barnes School better than Philip G. Vroom Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Philip G. Vroom Community School ranks higher (55.1 vs 40.6 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 Julia A. Barnes School and Philip G. Vroom Community School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Jersey City and Bayonne in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Julia A. Barnes School: 433. Philip G. Vroom Community School: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Julia A. Barnes School and Philip G. Vroom Community School rank in New Jersey?
Julia A. Barnes School is 1184th of 1,479 and Philip G. Vroom Community School is 978th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).