Pennsylvania Ave School vs Uptown School Complex
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 490 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pennsylvania Ave School
Atlantic City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
566 students
Uptown School Complex
Atlantic City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
518 students
| Measure | Pennsylvania Ave School Atlantic City, New Jersey | Uptown School Complex Atlantic City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1399 of 1,479 | #1443 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #42785 of 50,301 | #44802 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 566 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 566 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.7% | 90.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 7% |
| city | Atlantic City | Atlantic City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pennsylvania Ave School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.3 vs 20.1).
- •Pennsylvania Ave School does better on math proficiency (11% vs 7%).
- •Pennsylvania Ave School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 15%).
- •Pennsylvania Ave School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.7% vs 90.3%).
- •Uptown School Complex does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 10.7).
- •Pennsylvania Ave School is the larger school with 566 students compared with 518.
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 Pennsylvania Ave School better than Uptown School Complex?
On the Success Index (US), Pennsylvania Ave School ranks higher (23.3 vs 20.1 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 Pennsylvania Ave School and Uptown School Complex?
About 490 m in a straight line, between Atlantic City and Atlantic City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pennsylvania Ave School: 566. Uptown School Complex: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pennsylvania Ave School and Uptown School Complex rank in New Jersey?
Pennsylvania Ave School is 1399th of 1,479 and Uptown School Complex is 1443rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).