Central Avenue School vs Madison Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 655 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Avenue School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
Madison Junior School
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
555 students
| Measure | Central Avenue School Madison, New Jersey | Madison Junior School Madison, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #308 of 1,479 | #35 of 440 |
| National rank | #2045 of 50,301 | #106 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 492 | 555 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 555 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.9% | 7.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 75% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.3 vs 85.9).
- •Madison Junior School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 63%).
- •Madison Junior School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 71%).
- •Madison Junior School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.6% vs 7.9%).
- •Central Avenue School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.3).
- •Madison Junior School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 492.
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 Central Avenue School better than Madison Junior School?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Junior School ranks higher (93.3 vs 85.9 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 Central Avenue School and Madison Junior School?
About 655 m in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Avenue School: 492. Madison Junior School: 555. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Avenue School and Madison Junior School rank in New Jersey?
Central Avenue School is 308th of 1,479 and Madison Junior School is 35th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).