Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School vs Marie V. Duffy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 51 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School
Wharton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
265 students
Marie V. Duffy Elementary School
Wharton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students
| Measure | Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School Wharton, New Jersey | Marie V. Duffy Elementary School Wharton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #290 of 440 | #912 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #5559 of 15,369 | #19070 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 265 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.7% | 54.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 45% |
| city | Wharton | Wharton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (59.6 vs 58.7).
- •Marie V. Duffy Elementary School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 38%).
- •Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.7% vs 54.8%).
- •Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 9.0).
- •Marie V. Duffy Elementary School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 265.
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 Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School better than Marie V. Duffy Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School and Marie V. Duffy Elementary School?
About 51 m in a straight line, between Wharton and Wharton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School: 265. Marie V. Duffy Elementary School: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School and Marie V. Duffy Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School is 290th of 440 and Marie V. Duffy Elementary School is 912th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).