Iselin Middle School vs Kennedy Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iselin Middle School
Iselin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
794 students
Kennedy Park Elementary School
Iselin · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
256 students
| Measure | Iselin Middle School Iselin, New Jersey | Kennedy Park Elementary School Iselin, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #208 of 440 | #568 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #2600 of 15,369 | #7262 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 794 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 794 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 44.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | – |
| Math proficiency | 54% | – |
| city | Iselin | Iselin |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 73.7).
- •Iselin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 44.5%).
- •Kennedy Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 11.0).
- •Iselin Middle School is the larger school with 794 students compared with 256.
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 Iselin Middle School better than Kennedy Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy Park Elementary School ranks higher (76.1 vs 73.7 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 Iselin Middle School and Kennedy Park Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Iselin and Iselin in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iselin Middle School: 794. Kennedy Park Elementary School: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iselin Middle School and Kennedy Park Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Iselin Middle School is 208th of 440 and Kennedy Park Elementary School is 568th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).