Howard B. Brunner Elementary School vs William J. McGinn Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School
Scotch Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
434 students
William J. McGinn Elementary School
Scotch Plains · Public elementary · Grades K–4
543 students
| Measure | Howard B. Brunner Elementary School Scotch Plains, New Jersey | William J. McGinn Elementary School Scotch Plains, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #197 of 1,479 | #206 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #845 of 50,301 | #952 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 434 | 543 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 543 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.4% | 1.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| city | Scotch Plains | Scotch Plains |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (89.7 vs 89.3).
- •Howard B. Brunner Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •William J. McGinn Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.1% vs 4.4%).
- •William J. McGinn Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.2).
- •William J. McGinn Elementary School is the larger school with 543 students compared with 434.
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 Howard B. Brunner Elementary School better than William J. McGinn Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Howard B. Brunner Elementary School and William J. McGinn Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Scotch Plains and Scotch Plains in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School: 434. William J. McGinn Elementary School: 543. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard B. Brunner Elementary School and William J. McGinn Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School is 197th of 1,479 and William J. McGinn Elementary School is 206th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).