George Washington Elementary School vs Mario Drago School No. 3
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Washington Elementary School
Union City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
776 students
Mario Drago School No. 3
Passaic · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
776 students
| Measure | George Washington Elementary School Union City, New Jersey | Mario Drago School No. 3 Passaic, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1150 of 1,479 | #1352 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #30411 of 50,301 | #40468 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 776 | 776 |
| Enrollment | 776 | 776 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 24% |
| city | Union City | Passaic |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Washington Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.3 vs 26.9).
- •George Washington Elementary School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 24%).
- •George Washington Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 35%).
- •George Washington Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82% vs 97.6%).
- •Mario Drago School No. 3 does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.1).
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 Mario Drago School No. 3?
On the Success Index (US), George Washington Elementary School ranks higher (42.3 vs 26.9 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 Mario Drago School No. 3?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Union City and Passaic in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington Elementary School: 776. Mario Drago School No. 3: 776. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington Elementary School and Mario Drago School No. 3 rank in New Jersey?
George Washington Elementary School is 1150th of 1,479 and Mario Drago School No. 3 is 1352nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).