Philip G. Vroom Community School vs William Shemin Midtown Community School #8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 561 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Philip G. Vroom Community School
Bayonne · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
433 students
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8
Bayonne · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,203 students
| Measure | Philip G. Vroom Community School Bayonne, New Jersey | William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 Bayonne, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #978 of 1,479 | #1177 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #21605 of 50,301 | #31358 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 433 | 1,203 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 1,203 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.9% | 74.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 31% |
| city | Bayonne | Bayonne |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philip G. Vroom Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 40.9).
- •Philip G. Vroom Community School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 31%).
- •Philip G. Vroom Community School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 46%).
- •Philip G. Vroom Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.9% vs 74.6%).
- •Philip G. Vroom Community School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.6).
- •William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 is the larger school with 1,203 students compared with 433.
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 Philip G. Vroom Community School better than William Shemin Midtown Community School #8?
On the Success Index (US), Philip G. Vroom Community School ranks higher (55.1 vs 40.9 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 Philip G. Vroom Community School and William Shemin Midtown Community School #8?
About 561 m in a straight line, between Bayonne and Bayonne in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Philip G. Vroom Community School: 433. William Shemin Midtown Community School #8: 1,203. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Philip G. Vroom Community School and William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 rank in New Jersey?
Philip G. Vroom Community School is 978th of 1,479 and William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 is 1177th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).