Sara M. Gilmore Academy vs Veterans' Memorial Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 275 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sara M. Gilmore Academy
Union City · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
400 students
Veterans' Memorial Elementary School
Union City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
| Measure | Sara M. Gilmore Academy Union City, New Jersey | Veterans' Memorial Elementary School Union City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #443 of 1,479 | #1233 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #4331 of 50,301 | #34135 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 400 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.8% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 97% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 30% |
| city | Union City | Union City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sara M. Gilmore Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.2 vs 36.8).
- •Sara M. Gilmore Academy does better on math proficiency (86% vs 30%).
- •Sara M. Gilmore Academy does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 51%).
- •Sara M. Gilmore Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.8% vs 90.8%).
- •Veterans' Memorial Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.3).
- •Veterans' Memorial Elementary School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 400.
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 Sara M. Gilmore Academy better than Veterans' Memorial Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sara M. Gilmore Academy ranks higher (81.2 vs 36.8 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 Sara M. Gilmore Academy and Veterans' Memorial Elementary School?
About 275 m in a straight line, between Union City and Union City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sara M. Gilmore Academy: 400. Veterans' Memorial Elementary School: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sara M. Gilmore Academy and Veterans' Memorial Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Sara M. Gilmore Academy is 443rd of 1,479 and Veterans' Memorial Elementary School is 1233rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).