South Amboy Elementary vs Samsel Upper Elementary School
Samsel Upper Elementary School has a higher overall rating of 6.6/10 compared to 5.9/10. In math proficiency, Samsel Upper Elementary School leads at 52.0%.
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.
South Amboy Elementary
South Amboy, NJ
5.9/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
580 students
Samsel Upper Elementary School
Parlin, NJ
6.6/10
Elementary School4th – 5th
882 students
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| Metric | South Amboy Elementary | Samsel Upper Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.9 / 10 | 6.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.0 | 7.2 |
| Growth Score | 7.2 | 6.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 52.8% | 39.5% |
| Environment Score | 3.9 | 6.1 |
| State Rank | #1,619 of 2,466 | #1,212 of 2,466 |
| State Percentile | 34th | 51th |
Test Scores
| Subject | South Amboy Elementary | Samsel Upper Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 43.0% | 52.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 48.0% | 57.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | South Amboy Elementary | Samsel Upper Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | 4th – 5th |
| Enrollment | 580 | 882 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 52.8% | 39.5% |
| District | South Amboy School District | Sayreville School District |
| City | South Amboy | Parlin |
Neighborhood
| Metric | South Amboy (08879) | Parlin (08859) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $98,000 | $96,593 |
| Median Home Value | $377,700 | $407,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,633 | $1,625 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 31.6% | 37.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% | 6.1% |
| Avg Commute | 33 min | 32 min |