Watsessing Elementary School vs Whitney E. Houston Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 813 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Watsessing Elementary School
Bloomfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
333 students
Whitney E. Houston Academy
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
385 students
| Measure | Watsessing Elementary School Bloomfield, New Jersey | Whitney E. Houston Academy East Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1103 of 1,479 | #1041 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #27582 of 50,301 | #24430 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 333 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 19% |
| city | Bloomfield | East Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitney E. Houston Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 46.5).
- •Watsessing Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •Whitney E. Houston Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Whitney E. Houston Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14% vs 52.9%).
- •Watsessing Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.8).
- •Whitney E. Houston Academy is the larger school with 385 students compared with 333.
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 Watsessing Elementary School better than Whitney E. Houston Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Whitney E. Houston Academy ranks higher (51.1 vs 46.5 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 Watsessing Elementary School and Whitney E. Houston Academy?
About 813 m in a straight line, between Bloomfield and East Orange in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Watsessing Elementary School: 333. Whitney E. Houston Academy: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Watsessing Elementary School and Whitney E. Houston Academy rank in New Jersey?
Watsessing Elementary School is 1103rd of 1,479 and Whitney E. Houston Academy is 1041st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).