Franklin L. Williams School vs Mahatma K. Gandhi School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 989 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin L. Williams School
Jersey City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
906 students
Mahatma K. Gandhi School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
821 students
| Measure | Franklin L. Williams School Jersey City, New Jersey | Mahatma K. Gandhi School Jersey City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #379 of 440 | #1211 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #10023 of 15,369 | #33031 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 906 | 821 |
| Enrollment | 906 | 821 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.9% | 78.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 31% |
| city | Jersey City | Jersey City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (39.1 vs 38.4).
- •Mahatma K. Gandhi School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 28%).
- •Franklin L. Williams School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 41%).
- •Mahatma K. Gandhi School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.4% vs 81.9%).
- •Mahatma K. Gandhi School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.4).
- •Franklin L. Williams School is the larger school with 906 students compared with 821.
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 Franklin L. Williams School better than Mahatma K. Gandhi 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 Franklin L. Williams School and Mahatma K. Gandhi School?
About 989 m in a straight line, between Jersey City and Jersey City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin L. Williams School: 906. Mahatma K. Gandhi School: 821. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin L. Williams School and Mahatma K. Gandhi School rank in New Jersey?
Franklin L. Williams School is 379th of 440 and Mahatma K. Gandhi School is 1211th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).