School 18 vs School 21
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
School 18
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
601 students
School 21
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
665 students
| Measure | School 18 Paterson, New Jersey | School 21 Paterson, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1241 of 1,479 | #1457 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #34397 of 50,301 | #45816 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 601 | 665 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 665 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.4% | 64.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 6% |
| city | Paterson | Paterson |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School 18 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.4 vs 18.5).
- •School 18 does better on math proficiency (18% vs 6%).
- •School 18 does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 14%).
- •School 21 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.5% vs 68.4%).
- •School 18 does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 15.5).
- •School 21 is the larger school with 665 students compared with 601.
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 School 18 better than School 21?
On the Success Index (US), School 18 ranks higher (36.4 vs 18.5 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 School 18 and School 21?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Paterson and Paterson in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
School 18: 601. School 21: 665. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do School 18 and School 21 rank in New Jersey?
School 18 is 1241st of 1,479 and School 21 is 1457th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).