Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School vs South Amboy Elementary
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School has a higher overall rating of 7.2/10 compared to 5.9/10. In math proficiency, South Amboy Elementary leads at 43.0%.
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Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School
Perth Amboy, NJ
7.2/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
684 students
South Amboy Elementary
South Amboy, NJ
5.9/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
580 students
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| Metric | Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School | South Amboy Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.2 / 10 | 5.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| Growth Score | 8.3 | 7.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 75.4% | 52.8% |
| Environment Score | 9.3 | 3.9 |
| State Rank | #827 of 2,466 | #1,619 of 2,466 |
| State Percentile | 67th | 34th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School | South Amboy Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 35.0% | 43.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 40.0% | 48.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School | South Amboy Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 684 | 580 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.8:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 75.4% | 52.8% |
| District | Perth Amboy Public School District | South Amboy School District |
| City | Perth Amboy | South Amboy |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Perth Amboy (08861) | South Amboy (08879) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,464 | $98,000 |
| Median Home Value | $340,900 | $377,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,623 | $1,633 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 15.5% | 31.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.2% | 10.3% |
| Avg Commute | 25 min | 33 min |