Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 vs Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 555 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
767 students
Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy
Elizabeth · Public high · Grades 9–12
842 students
| Measure | Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 Elizabeth, New Jersey | Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy Elizabeth, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1266 of 1,479 | #346 of 357 |
| National rank | #35458 of 50,301 | #15738 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 767 | 842 |
| Enrollment | 767 | 842 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 2% |
| city | Elizabeth | Elizabeth |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.7 vs 17.2).
- •Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 does better on math proficiency (16% vs 2%).
- •Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84% vs 86.9%).
- •Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.3).
- •Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy is the larger school with 842 students compared with 767.
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 Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 better than Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 ranks higher (34.7 vs 17.2 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 Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 and Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy?
About 555 m in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Elizabeth in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5: 767. Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy: 842. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 and Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy rank in New Jersey?
Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 is 1266th of 1,479 and Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy is 346th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).