Evergreen Elementary School vs William J. McGinn Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Evergreen Elementary School
Scotch Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
449 students
William J. McGinn Elementary School
Scotch Plains · Public elementary · Grades K–4
543 students
| Measure | Evergreen Elementary School Scotch Plains, New Jersey | William J. McGinn Elementary School Scotch Plains, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #284 of 1,479 | #206 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1747 of 50,301 | #952 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 449 | 543 |
| Enrollment | 449 | 543 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| city | Scotch Plains | Scotch Plains |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William J. McGinn Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.3 vs 86.7).
- •William J. McGinn Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •William J. McGinn Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 72%).
- •William J. McGinn Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.1% vs 2.2%).
- •Evergreen Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.9).
- •William J. McGinn Elementary School is the larger school with 543 students compared with 449.
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 Evergreen Elementary School better than William J. McGinn Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), William J. McGinn Elementary School ranks higher (89.3 vs 86.7 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 Evergreen Elementary School and William J. McGinn Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Scotch Plains and Scotch Plains in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Evergreen Elementary School: 449. William J. McGinn Elementary School: 543. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Evergreen Elementary School and William J. McGinn Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Evergreen Elementary School is 284th of 1,479 and William J. McGinn Elementary School is 206th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).