Cliffwood Elementary School vs Ravine Drive Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cliffwood Elementary School
Cliffwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
358 students
Ravine Drive Elementary School
Matawan · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
395 students
| Measure | Cliffwood Elementary School Cliffwood, New Jersey | Ravine Drive Elementary School Matawan, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1155 of 1,479 | #550 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #30545 of 50,301 | #6774 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 358 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.4% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| city | Cliffwood | Matawan |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ravine Drive Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 42.1).
- •Ravine Drive Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Ravine Drive Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- •Ravine Drive Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 49.4%).
- •Cliffwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.2).
- •Ravine Drive Elementary School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 358.
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 Cliffwood Elementary School better than Ravine Drive Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ravine Drive Elementary School ranks higher (76.9 vs 42.1 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 Cliffwood Elementary School and Ravine Drive Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Cliffwood and Matawan in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cliffwood Elementary School: 358. Ravine Drive Elementary School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cliffwood Elementary School and Ravine Drive Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Cliffwood Elementary School is 1155th of 1,479 and Ravine Drive Elementary School is 550th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).