Centre City Elementary School vs J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centre City Elementary School
Mantua · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
464 students
J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School
Mantua · Public middle · Grades 4–6
558 students
| Measure | Centre City Elementary School Mantua, New Jersey | J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School Mantua, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #463 of 1,479 | #161 of 440 |
| National rank | #4755 of 50,301 | #1441 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 464 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.3% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 50% |
| city | Mantua | Mantua |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (80.4 vs 80.3).
- •Centre City Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Centre City Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 26.3%).
- •J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.5).
- •J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School is the larger school with 558 students compared with 464.
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 Centre City Elementary School better than J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School?
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 Centre City Elementary School and J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Mantua and Mantua in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centre City Elementary School: 464. J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centre City Elementary School and J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Centre City Elementary School is 463rd of 1,479 and J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School is 161st of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).