Barack Obama School for Social Justice vs Ella Fitzgerald Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barack Obama School for Social Justice
Yonkers · Public high · Grades 7–12
701 students
Ella Fitzgerald Academy
Yonkers · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
470 students
| Measure | Barack Obama School for Social Justice Yonkers, New York | Ella Fitzgerald Academy Yonkers, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1068 of 1,079 | #2515 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #13856 of 16,910 | #48247 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 701 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 84.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 18% |
| city | Yonkers | Yonkers |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barack Obama School for Social Justice scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.5 vs 13.6).
- •Barack Obama School for Social Justice does better on math proficiency (30% vs 18%).
- •Barack Obama School for Social Justice does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 18%).
- •Ella Fitzgerald Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.3% vs 87%).
- •Barack Obama School for Social Justice does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.4).
- •Barack Obama School for Social Justice is the larger school with 701 students compared with 470.
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 Barack Obama School for Social Justice better than Ella Fitzgerald Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Barack Obama School for Social Justice ranks higher (27.5 vs 13.6 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 Barack Obama School for Social Justice and Ella Fitzgerald Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Yonkers and Yonkers in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack Obama School for Social Justice: 701. Ella Fitzgerald Academy: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack Obama School for Social Justice and Ella Fitzgerald Academy rank in New York?
Barack Obama School for Social Justice is 1068th of 1,079 and Ella Fitzgerald Academy is 2515th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).