McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School vs West Park Place Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Delaware, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
319 students
West Park Place Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
350 students
| Measure | McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School Newark, Delaware | West Park Place Elementary School Newark, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #65 of 121 | #10 of 121 |
| National rank | #21329 of 50,301 | #2542 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 319 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 77% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Park Place Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 55.5).
- •West Park Place Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •West Park Place Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.0).
- •West Park Place Elementary School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 319.
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 McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School better than West Park Place Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Park Place Elementary School ranks higher (84.8 vs 55.5 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 McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School and West Park Place Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School: 319. West Park Place Elementary School: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School and West Park Place Elementary School rank in Delaware?
McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School is 65th of 121 and West Park Place Elementary School is 10th of 121 among elementary schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).