Alice Costello Elementary School vs Mary Bray Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.4 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
Mary Bray Elementary School
Mount Ephraim · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students
| Measure | Alice Costello Elementary School Brooklawn, New Jersey | Mary Bray Elementary School Mount Ephraim, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1161 of 1,479 | #558 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #30733 of 50,301 | #6949 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 277 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70% | 39.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 62% |
| city | Brooklawn | Mount Ephraim |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary Bray Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 41.8).
- •Mary Bray Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 29%).
- •Mary Bray Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 43%).
- •Mary Bray Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.1% vs 70%).
- •Alice Costello Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 11.6).
- •Mary Bray Elementary School is the larger school with 289 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 Mary Bray Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mary Bray Elementary School ranks higher (76.6 vs 41.8 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 Mary Bray Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Brooklawn and Mount Ephraim in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Costello Elementary School: 277. Mary Bray Elementary School: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Costello Elementary School and Mary Bray Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Alice Costello Elementary School is 1161st of 1,479 and Mary Bray Elementary School is 558th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).