Langston Hughes Elementary School vs Speedway Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 940 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Langston Hughes Elementary School
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
554 students
Speedway Avenue School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
525 students
| Measure | Langston Hughes Elementary School East Orange, New Jersey | Speedway Avenue School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1323 of 1,479 | #1405 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #38762 of 50,301 | #42853 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 554 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 554 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 13% |
| city | East Orange | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Langston Hughes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.7 vs 23.2).
- •Langston Hughes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 13%).
- •Langston Hughes Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 33%).
- •Speedway Avenue School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.4).
- •Langston Hughes Elementary School is the larger school with 554 students compared with 525.
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 Langston Hughes Elementary School better than Speedway Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Langston Hughes Elementary School ranks higher (29.7 vs 23.2 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 Langston Hughes Elementary School and Speedway Avenue School?
About 940 m in a straight line, between East Orange and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Langston Hughes Elementary School: 554. Speedway Avenue School: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Langston Hughes Elementary School and Speedway Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Langston Hughes Elementary School is 1323rd of 1,479 and Speedway Avenue School is 1405th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).