Beatrice Gilmore School vs Washington Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beatrice Gilmore School
Woodland Park · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
359 students
Washington Park School
Totowa · Public middle · Grades 4–8
485 students
| Measure | Beatrice Gilmore School Woodland Park, New Jersey | Washington Park School Totowa, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #851 of 1,479 | #269 of 440 |
| National rank | #16428 of 50,301 | #4765 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 359 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 42% |
| city | Woodland Park | Totowa |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (62.5 vs 63.3).
- •Beatrice Gilmore School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Beatrice Gilmore School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Washington Park School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.4% vs 47.9%).
- •Washington Park School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.8).
- •Washington Park School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 359.
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 Beatrice Gilmore School better than Washington Park 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 Beatrice Gilmore School and Washington Park School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Woodland Park and Totowa in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beatrice Gilmore School: 359. Washington Park School: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beatrice Gilmore School and Washington Park School rank in New Jersey?
Beatrice Gilmore School is 851st of 1,479 and Washington Park School is 269th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).