Jefferson Elementary vs Tuscan Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary
Union · Public middle · Grades 5–5
564 students
Tuscan Elementary School
Maplewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
531 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary Union, New Jersey | Tuscan Elementary School Maplewood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #294 of 440 | #292 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #5681 of 15,369 | #1803 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 564 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.7% | 7.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 67% |
| city | Union | Maplewood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tuscan Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.6 vs 59.1).
- •Tuscan Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 45%).
- •Tuscan Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 58%).
- •Tuscan Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.2% vs 52.7%).
- •Tuscan Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.8).
- •Jefferson Elementary is the larger school with 564 students compared with 531.
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 better than Tuscan Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Tuscan Elementary School ranks higher (86.6 vs 59.1 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 Elementary and Tuscan Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Union and Maplewood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary: 564. Tuscan Elementary School: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary and Tuscan Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Jefferson Elementary is 294th of 440 and Tuscan Elementary School is 292nd of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).