Grace A Dunn Middle School vs Lalor Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 536 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grace A Dunn Middle School
Trenton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
703 students
Lalor Elementary School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students
| Measure | Grace A Dunn Middle School Trenton, New Jersey | Lalor Elementary School Hamilton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #437 of 440 | #1388 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #14287 of 15,369 | #42180 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 703 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 703 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.1% | 83.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 22% |
| city | Trenton | Hamilton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lalor Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.2 vs 16.9).
- •Lalor Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 4%).
- •Lalor Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Grace A Dunn Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.1% vs 83.2%).
- •Lalor Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.3).
- •Grace A Dunn Middle School is the larger school with 703 students compared with 351.
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 Grace A Dunn Middle School better than Lalor Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lalor Elementary School ranks higher (24.2 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 Grace A Dunn Middle School and Lalor Elementary School?
About 536 m in a straight line, between Trenton and Hamilton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grace A Dunn Middle School: 703. Lalor Elementary School: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grace A Dunn Middle School and Lalor Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Grace A Dunn Middle School is 437th of 440 and Lalor Elementary School is 1388th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).