Harry S. Truman Elementary School vs Madison Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harry S. Truman Elementary School
Parlin · Public elementary · Grades K–3
425 students
Madison Park Elementary School
Parlin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
328 students
| Measure | Harry S. Truman Elementary School Parlin, New Jersey | Madison Park Elementary School Parlin, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #477 of 1,479 | #640 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #4937 of 50,301 | #9518 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 425 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.4% | 39.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| city | Parlin | Parlin |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harry S. Truman Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 72.6).
- •Harry S. Truman Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Harry S. Truman Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Madison Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 46.4%).
- •Madison Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.5).
- •Harry S. Truman Elementary School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 328.
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 Harry S. Truman Elementary School better than Madison Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Harry S. Truman Elementary School ranks higher (80.1 vs 72.6 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 Harry S. Truman Elementary School and Madison Park Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Parlin and Parlin in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry S. Truman Elementary School: 425. Madison Park Elementary School: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry S. Truman Elementary School and Madison Park Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Harry S. Truman Elementary School is 477th of 1,479 and Madison Park Elementary School is 640th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).