Sonia Sotomayor School #21 vs William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 465 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sonia Sotomayor School #21
Passaic · Public elementary · Grades K–8
499 students
William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11
Passaic · Public elementary · Grades K–8
805 students
| Measure | Sonia Sotomayor School #21 Passaic, New Jersey | William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 Passaic, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1243 of 1,479 | #1455 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #34552 of 50,301 | #45692 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 499 | 805 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 805 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 23% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Passaic | Passaic |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sonia Sotomayor School #21 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.2 vs 18.7).
- •William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100%).
- •Sonia Sotomayor School #21 does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.5).
- •William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 is the larger school with 805 students compared with 499.
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 Sonia Sotomayor School #21 better than William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11?
On the Success Index (US), Sonia Sotomayor School #21 ranks higher (36.2 vs 18.7 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 Sonia Sotomayor School #21 and William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11?
About 465 m in a straight line, between Passaic and Passaic in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sonia Sotomayor School #21: 499. William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11: 805. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sonia Sotomayor School #21 and William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 rank in New Jersey?
Sonia Sotomayor School #21 is 1243rd of 1,479 and William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 is 1455th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).