Crest Memorial School vs Margaret Mace Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crest Memorial School
Wildwood Crest · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
194 students
Margaret Mace Elementary School
North Wildwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
159 students
| Measure | Crest Memorial School Wildwood Crest, New Jersey | Margaret Mace Elementary School North Wildwood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #977 of 1,479 | #905 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #21571 of 50,301 | #18589 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 194 | 159 |
| Enrollment | 194 | 159 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| city | Wildwood Crest | North Wildwood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Margaret Mace Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 55.1).
- •Margaret Mace Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Crest Memorial School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 54.1%).
- •Crest Memorial School is the larger school with 194 students compared with 159.
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 Crest Memorial School better than Margaret Mace Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Margaret Mace Elementary School ranks higher (59.4 vs 55.1 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 Crest Memorial School and Margaret Mace Elementary School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Wildwood Crest and North Wildwood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crest Memorial School: 194. Margaret Mace Elementary School: 159. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crest Memorial School and Margaret Mace Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Crest Memorial School is 977th of 1,479 and Margaret Mace Elementary School is 905th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).