Brookdale Avenue School vs Forest Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookdale Avenue School
Verona · Public elementary · Grades K–4
134 students
Forest Avenue School
Verona · Public elementary · Grades K–4
230 students
| Measure | Brookdale Avenue School Verona, New Jersey | Forest Avenue School Verona, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #413 of 1,479 | #822 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #3725 of 50,301 | #15317 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 134 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 134 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 57% |
| city | Verona | Verona |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookdale Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 64.2).
- •Brookdale Avenue School does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 57%).
- •Brookdale Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 67%).
- •Brookdale Avenue School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.7).
- •Forest Avenue School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 134.
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 Brookdale Avenue School better than Forest Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Brookdale Avenue School ranks higher (82.3 vs 64.2 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 Brookdale Avenue School and Forest Avenue School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Verona and Verona in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookdale Avenue School: 134. Forest Avenue School: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookdale Avenue School and Forest Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Brookdale Avenue School is 413th of 1,479 and Forest Avenue School is 822nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).