Brookside Elementary School vs Jessie F. George Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Elementary School
Westwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
390 students
Jessie F. George Elementary
Township of Washington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
282 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary School Westwood, New Jersey | Jessie F. George Elementary Township of Washington, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #157 of 1,479 | #122 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #599 of 50,301 | #433 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 390 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.6% | 3.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| city | Westwood | Township of Washington |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (90.9 vs 91.8).
- •Jessie F. George Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Jessie F. George Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.9% vs 12.6%).
- •Jessie F. George Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.5).
- •Brookside Elementary School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 282.
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 Brookside Elementary School better than Jessie F. George Elementary?
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 Brookside Elementary School and Jessie F. George Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Westwood and Township of Washington in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary School: 390. Jessie F. George Elementary: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary School and Jessie F. George Elementary rank in New Jersey?
Brookside Elementary School is 157th of 1,479 and Jessie F. George Elementary is 122nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).