Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School vs McKenzie School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 561 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School
Wallington · Public elementary · Grades K–2
253 students
McKenzie School
East Rutherford · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
369 students
| Measure | Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School Wallington, New Jersey | McKenzie School East Rutherford, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #996 of 1,479 | #615 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #22295 of 50,301 | #8654 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 253 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 253 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.2% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 57% |
| city | Wallington | East Rutherford |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKenzie School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 54.1).
- •McKenzie School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44.5%).
- •McKenzie School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 54.5%).
- •McKenzie School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 54.2%).
- •McKenzie School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.1).
- •McKenzie School is the larger school with 369 students compared with 253.
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 Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School better than McKenzie School?
On the Success Index (US), McKenzie School ranks higher (73.9 vs 54.1 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 Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School and McKenzie School?
About 561 m in a straight line, between Wallington and East Rutherford in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School: 253. McKenzie School: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School and McKenzie School rank in New Jersey?
Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School is 996th of 1,479 and McKenzie School is 615th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).