Fredon Township School vs Merriam Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fredon Township School
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
203 students
Merriam Avenue School
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
483 students
| Measure | Fredon Township School Newton, New Jersey | Merriam Avenue School Newton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #549 of 1,479 | #913 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #6748 of 50,301 | #19071 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 203 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 203 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.8% | 55.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| city | Newton | Newton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fredon Township School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 58.7).
- •Fredon Township School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Fredon Township School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Fredon Township School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.8% vs 55.7%).
- •Merriam Avenue School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 10.7).
- •Merriam Avenue School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 203.
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 Fredon Township School better than Merriam Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Fredon Township School ranks higher (76.9 vs 58.7 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 Fredon Township School and Merriam Avenue School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Newton and Newton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fredon Township School: 203. Merriam Avenue School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fredon Township School and Merriam Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Fredon Township School is 549th of 1,479 and Merriam Avenue School is 913th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).