George Washington Elementary School vs Grace A Dunn Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Washington Elementary School
Trenton · Public elementary · Grades K–3
321 students
Grace A Dunn Middle School
Trenton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
703 students
| Measure | George Washington Elementary School Trenton, New Jersey | Grace A Dunn Middle School Trenton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1350 of 1,479 | #437 of 440 |
| National rank | #40209 of 50,301 | #14287 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 321 | 703 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 703 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 77.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 4% |
| city | Trenton | Trenton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Washington Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.3 vs 16.9).
- •George Washington Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 4%).
- •George Washington Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Grace A Dunn Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.1% vs 80.1%).
- •George Washington Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.3).
- •Grace A Dunn Middle School is the larger school with 703 students compared with 321.
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 George Washington Elementary School better than Grace A Dunn Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), George Washington Elementary School ranks higher (27.3 vs 16.9 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 George Washington Elementary School and Grace A Dunn Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Trenton and Trenton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington Elementary School: 321. Grace A Dunn Middle School: 703. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington Elementary School and Grace A Dunn Middle School rank in New Jersey?
George Washington Elementary School is 1350th of 1,479 and Grace A Dunn Middle School is 437th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).