Number 2 vs Number 8
Number 2 has a higher overall rating of 6.6/10 compared to 5.7/10. Number 2 is significantly larger with 635 students, about 2.0× the size of Number 8 (325). In math proficiency, Number 8 leads at 72.0%.
Number 2
Linden, NJ
6.6/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
635 students
Number 8
Linden, NJ
5.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
325 students
Ratings Comparison
| Metric | Number 2 | Number 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.6 / 10 | 5.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.9 | 4.2 |
| Growth Score | 8.4 | 6.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 68.5% | 58.5% |
| Environment Score | 6.2 | 6.8 |
| State Rank | #1,134 of 2,466 | #1,657 of 2,466 |
| State Percentile | 54th | 33th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Number 2 | Number 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 67.0% | 72.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 52.0% | 47.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Linden (07036) | Linden (07036) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $89,942 | $89,942 |
| Median Home Value | $385,100 | $385,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,622 | $1,622 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 23.2% | 23.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% | 8.9% |
| Avg Commute | 31 min | 31 min |