Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School vs Willow Grove Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 150 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
Willow Grove Elementary School
Hackettstown · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
320 students
| Measure | Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School Minotola, New Jersey | Willow Grove Elementary School Hackettstown, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1296 of 1,479 | #480 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #37600 of 50,301 | #4956 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 2–4 |
| Students | 320 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.2% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 77% |
| city | Minotola | Hackettstown |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Grove Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 31.4).
- •Willow Grove Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 25%).
- •Willow Grove Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Willow Grove Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45% vs 62.2%).
- •Willow Grove Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 13.9).
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 Willow Grove Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Willow Grove Elementary School ranks higher (80.1 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 Willow Grove Elementary School?
About 150 km in a straight line, between Minotola and Hackettstown in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School: 320. Willow Grove Elementary School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School and Willow Grove Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School is 1296th of 1,479 and Willow Grove Elementary School is 480th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).