Brookdale Avenue School vs South End Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.6 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
South End Elementary School
Cedar Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
349 students
| Measure | Brookdale Avenue School Verona, New Jersey | South End Elementary School Cedar Grove, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #413 of 1,479 | #327 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #3725 of 50,301 | #2229 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 134 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 134 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 7.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 72% |
| city | Verona | Cedar Grove |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South End Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 82.3).
- •Brookdale Avenue School does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 72%).
- •Brookdale Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 67%).
- •South End Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.4).
- •South End Elementary School is the larger school with 349 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 South End Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), South End Elementary School ranks higher (85.5 vs 82.3 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 South End Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Verona and Cedar Grove in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookdale Avenue School: 134. South End Elementary School: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookdale Avenue School and South End Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Brookdale Avenue School is 413th of 1,479 and South End Elementary School is 327th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).