Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 vs Sonia Sotomayor School #21
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 75 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20
Passaic · Public middle · Grades 2–8
742 students
Sonia Sotomayor School #21
Passaic · Public elementary · Grades K–8
499 students
| Measure | Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 Passaic, New Jersey | Sonia Sotomayor School #21 Passaic, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #355 of 440 | #1243 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #8940 of 15,369 | #34552 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 742 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 742 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | – |
| Math proficiency | 38% | – |
| city | Passaic | Passaic |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 36.2).
- •Sonia Sotomayor School #21 does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.5).
- •Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 is the larger school with 742 students compared with 499.
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 Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 better than Sonia Sotomayor School #21?
On the Success Index (US), Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 ranks higher (44.0 vs 36.2 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 Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 and Sonia Sotomayor School #21?
About 75 m in a straight line, between Passaic and Passaic in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20: 742. Sonia Sotomayor School #21: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 and Sonia Sotomayor School #21 rank in New Jersey?
Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 is 355th of 440 and Sonia Sotomayor School #21 is 1243rd of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).