School 20 vs School 25
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
School 20
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades K–8
343 students
School 25
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
526 students
| Measure | School 20 Paterson, New Jersey | School 25 Paterson, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1332 of 1,479 | #1341 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #39229 of 50,301 | #39719 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 343 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.8% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 22% |
| city | Paterson | Paterson |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (29.0 vs 28.2).
- •School 25 does better on math proficiency (22% vs 11%).
- •School 25 does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •School 20 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.8% vs 88.2%).
- •School 20 does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 12.5).
- •School 25 is the larger school with 526 students compared with 343.
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 20 better than School 25?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are School 20 and School 25?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Paterson and Paterson in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
School 20: 343. School 25: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do School 20 and School 25 rank in New Jersey?
School 20 is 1332nd of 1,479 and School 25 is 1341st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).