Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School vs James Madison School #10
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School
Wallington · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
361 students
James Madison School #10
Garfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
280 students
| Measure | Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School Wallington, New Jersey | James Madison School #10 Garfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #684 of 1,479 | #790 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #10719 of 50,301 | #14267 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 361 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.6% | 75% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| city | Wallington | Garfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 65.8).
- •Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •James Madison School #10 does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 69%).
- •Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.6% vs 75%).
- •James Madison School #10 does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.9).
- •Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 280.
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 W. Gavlak Elementary School better than James Madison School #10?
On the Success Index (US), Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School ranks higher (70.8 vs 65.8 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 Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School and James Madison School #10?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wallington and Garfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School: 361. James Madison School #10: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School and James Madison School #10 rank in New Jersey?
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School is 684th of 1,479 and James Madison School #10 is 790th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).