M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School vs William A. Miller Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School
Old Bridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
224 students
William A. Miller Elementary School
Old Bridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
314 students
| Measure | M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School Old Bridge, New Jersey | William A. Miller Elementary School Old Bridge, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #396 of 1,479 | #620 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #3476 of 50,301 | #8952 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 224 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.9% | 28.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| city | Old Bridge | Old Bridge |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 73.5).
- •M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •William A. Miller Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.9% vs 28.3%).
- •M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.0).
- •William A. Miller Elementary School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 224.
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 M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School better than William A. Miller Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School ranks higher (82.8 vs 73.5 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 M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School and William A. Miller Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Old Bridge and Old Bridge in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School: 224. William A. Miller Elementary School: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School and William A. Miller Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School is 396th of 1,479 and William A. Miller Elementary School is 620th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).