Samsel Upper Elementary School vs James A. McDivitt Elementary School
Samsel Upper Elementary School and James A. McDivitt Elementary School are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.6 out of 10. Samsel Upper Elementary School is significantly larger with 882 students, about 1.7× the size of James A. McDivitt Elementary School (516). In math proficiency, James A. McDivitt Elementary School leads at 67.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Samsel Upper Elementary School
Parlin, NJ
6.6/10
Elementary School4th – 5th
882 students
James A. McDivitt Elementary School
Old Bridge, NJ
6.2/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
516 students
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| Metric | Samsel Upper Elementary School | James A. McDivitt Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.6 / 10 | 6.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.2 | 6.6 |
| Growth Score | 6.4 | 5.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 39.5% | 15.9% |
| Environment Score | 6.1 | 8.3 |
| State Rank | #1,212 of 2,466 | #1,436 of 2,466 |
| State Percentile | 51th | 42th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Samsel Upper Elementary School | James A. McDivitt Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 52.0% | 67.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 57.0% | 67.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Samsel Upper Elementary School | James A. McDivitt Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | 4th – 5th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 882 | 516 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 39.5% | 15.9% |
| District | Sayreville School District | Old Bridge Township School District |
| City | Parlin | Old Bridge |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Parlin (08859) | Old Bridge (08857) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $96,593 | $101,192 |
| Median Home Value | $407,100 | $459,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,625 | $1,462 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 37.9% | 36.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Avg Commute | 32 min | 35 min |