Dr. Paul Rafalides School vs Meadowbrook
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 33 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Paul Rafalides School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
318 students
Meadowbrook
Hillsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
318 students
| Measure | Dr. Paul Rafalides School Jersey City, New Jersey | Meadowbrook Hillsdale, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #903 of 1,479 | #115 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #18519 of 50,301 | #399 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 318 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 3.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| city | Jersey City | Hillsdale |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadowbrook scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.1 vs 59.5).
- •Meadowbrook does better on math proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Meadowbrook does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Meadowbrook does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.5% vs 76.4%).
- •Meadowbrook does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.4).
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. Paul Rafalides School better than Meadowbrook?
On the Success Index (US), Meadowbrook ranks higher (92.1 vs 59.5 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. Paul Rafalides School and Meadowbrook?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Jersey City and Hillsdale in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Paul Rafalides School: 318. Meadowbrook: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Paul Rafalides School and Meadowbrook rank in New Jersey?
Dr. Paul Rafalides School is 903rd of 1,479 and Meadowbrook is 115th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).