Brookdale Elementary School vs Spring Garden 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 Elementary School
Bloomfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
342 students
Spring Garden School
Nutley · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
606 students
| Measure | Brookdale Elementary School Bloomfield, New Jersey | Spring Garden School Nutley, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #225 of 1,479 | #506 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1110 of 50,301 | #5637 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 342 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.6% | 7.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| city | Bloomfield | Nutley |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookdale Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 78.9).
- •Brookdale Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Spring Garden School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Spring Garden School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.9% vs 12.6%).
- •Brookdale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 18.4).
- •Spring Garden School is the larger school with 606 students compared with 342.
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 Elementary School better than Spring Garden School?
On the Success Index (US), Brookdale Elementary School ranks higher (88.6 vs 78.9 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 Elementary School and Spring Garden School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bloomfield and Nutley in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookdale Elementary School: 342. Spring Garden School: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookdale Elementary School and Spring Garden School rank in New Jersey?
Brookdale Elementary School is 225th of 1,479 and Spring Garden School is 506th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).