Louise A. Spencer Elementary School vs Malcolm X Shabazz High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 829 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Louise A. Spencer Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
774 students
Malcolm X Shabazz High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
531 students
| Measure | Louise A. Spencer Elementary School Newark, New Jersey | Malcolm X Shabazz High School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1446 of 1,479 | #355 of 357 |
| National rank | #44914 of 50,301 | #16528 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 774 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 774 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.2% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 2.5% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Louise A. Spencer Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.9 vs 11.0).
- •Louise A. Spencer Elementary School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Louise A. Spencer Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Malcolm X Shabazz High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.4% vs 86.2%).
- •Louise A. Spencer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 21.2).
- •Louise A. Spencer Elementary School is the larger school with 774 students compared with 531.
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 Louise A. Spencer Elementary School better than Malcolm X Shabazz High School?
On the Success Index (US), Louise A. Spencer Elementary School ranks higher (19.9 vs 11.0 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 Louise A. Spencer Elementary School and Malcolm X Shabazz High School?
About 829 m in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Louise A. Spencer Elementary School: 774. Malcolm X Shabazz High School: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Louise A. Spencer Elementary School and Malcolm X Shabazz High School rank in New Jersey?
Louise A. Spencer Elementary School is 1446th of 1,479 and Malcolm X Shabazz High School is 355th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).