Jefferson Elementary School vs Malcolm S Mackay School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 741 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary School
Bergenfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
291 students
Malcolm S Mackay School
Tenafly · Public elementary · Grades K–5
349 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary School Bergenfield, New Jersey | Malcolm S Mackay School Tenafly, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #601 of 1,479 | #75 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #8199 of 50,301 | #251 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 291 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 0.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 80% |
| city | Bergenfield | Tenafly |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Malcolm S Mackay School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.3 vs 74.6).
- •Malcolm S Mackay School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 67%).
- •Malcolm S Mackay School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •Malcolm S Mackay School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.9% vs 36.1%).
- •Malcolm S Mackay School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 17.1).
- •Malcolm S Mackay School is the larger school with 349 students compared with 291.
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 Elementary School better than Malcolm S Mackay School?
On the Success Index (US), Malcolm S Mackay School ranks higher (93.3 vs 74.6 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 Jefferson Elementary School and Malcolm S Mackay School?
About 741 m in a straight line, between Bergenfield and Tenafly in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary School: 291. Malcolm S Mackay School: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary School and Malcolm S Mackay School rank in New Jersey?
Jefferson Elementary School is 601st of 1,479 and Malcolm S Mackay School is 75th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).