Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School vs Main Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School
Minotola · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
320 students
Main Road School
Newfield · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
345 students
| Measure | Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School Minotola, New Jersey | Main Road School Newfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1296 of 1,479 | #1009 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #37600 of 50,301 | #22790 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 3–4 |
| Students | 320 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.2% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 40% |
| city | Minotola | Newfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Main Road School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.4 vs 31.4).
- •Main Road School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 25%).
- •Main Road School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Main Road School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 62.2%).
- •Main Road School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.9).
- •Main Road School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 320.
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 Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School better than Main Road School?
On the Success Index (US), Main Road School ranks higher (53.4 vs 31.4 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 Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School and Main Road School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Minotola and Newfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School: 320. Main Road School: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School and Main Road School rank in New Jersey?
Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School is 1296th of 1,479 and Main Road School is 1009th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).