Gantner Avenue School vs Garfield Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 743 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gantner Avenue School
Elmwood Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
339 students
Garfield Middle School
Garfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
971 students
| Measure | Gantner Avenue School Elmwood Park, New Jersey | Garfield Middle School Garfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #670 of 1,479 | #340 of 440 |
| National rank | #10310 of 50,301 | #8305 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 339 | 971 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 971 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 66.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 33% |
| city | Elmwood Park | Garfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gantner Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.4 vs 46.9).
- •Gantner Avenue School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 33%).
- •Gantner Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 49%).
- •Gantner Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.9% vs 66.6%).
- •Garfield Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.7).
- •Garfield Middle School is the larger school with 971 students compared with 339.
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 Gantner Avenue School better than Garfield Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gantner Avenue School ranks higher (71.4 vs 46.9 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 Gantner Avenue School and Garfield Middle School?
About 743 m in a straight line, between Elmwood Park and Garfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gantner Avenue School: 339. Garfield Middle School: 971. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gantner Avenue School and Garfield Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Gantner Avenue School is 670th of 1,479 and Garfield Middle School is 340th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).