Frank J. Dugan Elementary School vs Lafayette Mills School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frank J. Dugan Elementary School
Marlboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
624 students
Lafayette Mills School
Manalapan · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
459 students
| Measure | Frank J. Dugan Elementary School Marlboro, New Jersey | Lafayette Mills School Manalapan, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #248 of 1,479 | #224 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1324 of 50,301 | #1097 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 624 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 624 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.5% | 11.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 77% |
| city | Marlboro | Manalapan |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (87.9 vs 88.7).
- •Lafayette Mills School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 74%).
- •Frank J. Dugan Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 74%).
- •Lafayette Mills School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 11.5%).
- •Lafayette Mills School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.3).
- •Frank J. Dugan Elementary School is the larger school with 624 students compared with 459.
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 Frank J. Dugan Elementary School better than Lafayette Mills School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Frank J. Dugan Elementary School and Lafayette Mills School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Marlboro and Manalapan in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frank J. Dugan Elementary School: 624. Lafayette Mills School: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frank J. Dugan Elementary School and Lafayette Mills School rank in New Jersey?
Frank J. Dugan Elementary School is 248th of 1,479 and Lafayette Mills School is 224th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).