Lafayette Street School vs William Shemin Midtown Community School #8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lafayette Street School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,213 students
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8
Bayonne · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,203 students
| Measure | Lafayette Street School Newark, New Jersey | William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 Bayonne, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1232 of 1,479 | #1177 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #34044 of 50,301 | #31358 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,213 | 1,203 |
| Enrollment | 1,213 | 1,203 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.3% | 74.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 31% |
| city | Newark | Bayonne |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 36.9).
- •Lafayette Street School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 31%).
- •Lafayette Street School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 46%).
- •William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.6% vs 87.3%).
- •William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.2).
- •Lafayette Street School is the larger school with 1,213 students compared with 1,203.
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 Lafayette Street School better than William Shemin Midtown Community School #8?
On the Success Index (US), William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 ranks higher (40.9 vs 36.9 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 Lafayette Street School and William Shemin Midtown Community School #8?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Newark and Bayonne in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette Street School: 1,213. William Shemin Midtown Community School #8: 1,203. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette Street School and William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 rank in New Jersey?
Lafayette Street School is 1232nd of 1,479 and William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 is 1177th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).