Alice Costello Elementary School vs Gloucester City Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alice Costello Elementary School
Brooklawn · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
277 students
Gloucester City Middle School
Gloucester City · Public middle · Grades 4–8
816 students
| Measure | Alice Costello Elementary School Brooklawn, New Jersey | Gloucester City Middle School Gloucester City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1161 of 1,479 | #371 of 440 |
| National rank | #30733 of 50,301 | #9696 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 277 | 816 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 816 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 29% |
| city | Brooklawn | Gloucester City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alice Costello Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.8 vs 40.5).
- •Gloucester City Middle School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 43%).
- •Gloucester City Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.6% vs 70%).
- •Alice Costello Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 13.6).
- •Gloucester City Middle School is the larger school with 816 students compared with 277.
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 Alice Costello Elementary School better than Gloucester City Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Alice Costello Elementary School ranks higher (41.8 vs 40.5 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 Alice Costello Elementary School and Gloucester City Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Brooklawn and Gloucester City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Costello Elementary School: 277. Gloucester City Middle School: 816. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Costello Elementary School and Gloucester City Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Alice Costello Elementary School is 1161st of 1,479 and Gloucester City Middle School is 371st of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).