Martin Center for the Arts vs Whitney M. Young Jr. School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 431 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin Center for the Arts
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
359 students
Whitney M. Young Jr. School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
623 students
| Measure | Martin Center for the Arts Jersey City, New Jersey | Whitney M. Young Jr. School Jersey City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1387 of 1,479 | #1390 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #42130 of 50,301 | #42207 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 359 | 623 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 623 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 86.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 9% |
| city | Jersey City | Jersey City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (24.3 vs 24.2).
- •Martin Center for the Arts does better on math proficiency (11% vs 9%).
- •Whitney M. Young Jr. School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Martin Center for the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 86.7%).
- •Martin Center for the Arts does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 10.7).
- •Whitney M. Young Jr. School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 359.
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 Martin Center for the Arts better than Whitney M. Young Jr. School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Martin Center for the Arts and Whitney M. Young Jr. School?
About 431 m in a straight line, between Jersey City and Jersey City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Center for the Arts: 359. Whitney M. Young Jr. School: 623. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Center for the Arts and Whitney M. Young Jr. School rank in New Jersey?
Martin Center for the Arts is 1387th of 1,479 and Whitney M. Young Jr. School is 1390th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).