James Madison Intermediate School vs Lynn Crest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Madison Intermediate School
Edison · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
586 students
Lynn Crest Elementary School
Colonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
300 students
| Measure | James Madison Intermediate School Edison, New Jersey | Lynn Crest Elementary School Colonia, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #339 of 1,479 | #723 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #2360 of 50,301 | #12074 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 586 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.2% | 27.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 57% |
| city | Edison | Colonia |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Madison Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 68.9).
- •James Madison Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 57%).
- •James Madison Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 47%).
- •James Madison Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.2% vs 27.7%).
- •Lynn Crest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 15.8).
- •James Madison Intermediate School is the larger school with 586 students compared with 300.
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 James Madison Intermediate School better than Lynn Crest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), James Madison Intermediate School ranks higher (85.2 vs 68.9 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 James Madison Intermediate School and Lynn Crest Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Edison and Colonia in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Madison Intermediate School: 586. Lynn Crest Elementary School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Madison Intermediate School and Lynn Crest Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
James Madison Intermediate School is 339th of 1,479 and Lynn Crest Elementary School is 723rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).