Edith M. Decker Elementary School vs Mount Arlington Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edith M. Decker Elementary School
MT Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
153 students
Mount Arlington Public School
MT Arlington · Public middle · Grades 3–8
223 students
| Measure | Edith M. Decker Elementary School MT Arlington, New Jersey | Mount Arlington Public School MT Arlington, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #508 of 1,479 | #148 of 440 |
| National rank | #5718 of 50,301 | #1074 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 153 | 223 |
| Enrollment | 153 | 223 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.8% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 7.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 77% |
| Math proficiency | – | 54% |
| city | MT Arlington | MT Arlington |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Arlington Public School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 78.7).
- •Edith M. Decker Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.8% vs 26%).
- •Mount Arlington Public School does better on students per teacher (7.7 vs 11.8).
- •Mount Arlington Public School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 153.
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 Edith M. Decker Elementary School better than Mount Arlington Public School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Arlington Public School ranks higher (82.8 vs 78.7 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 Edith M. Decker Elementary School and Mount Arlington Public School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between MT Arlington and MT Arlington in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edith M. Decker Elementary School: 153. Mount Arlington Public School: 223. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edith M. Decker Elementary School and Mount Arlington Public School rank in New Jersey?
Edith M. Decker Elementary School is 508th of 1,479 and Mount Arlington Public School is 148th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).