Jerome Dunn Academy No 9 vs John Marshal School No. 20
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 790 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jerome Dunn Academy No 9
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades K–8
856 students
John Marshal School No. 20
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades K–8
452 students
| Measure | Jerome Dunn Academy No 9 Elizabeth, New Jersey | John Marshal School No. 20 Elizabeth, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1445 of 1,479 | #1307 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #44902 of 50,301 | #38154 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 856 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 856 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.2% | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 19% |
| city | Elizabeth | Elizabeth |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Marshal School No. 20 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.6 vs 19.9).
- •John Marshal School No. 20 does better on math proficiency (19% vs 12%).
- •John Marshal School No. 20 does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 34%).
- •John Marshal School No. 20 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.6% vs 92.2%).
- •John Marshal School No. 20 does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.5).
- •Jerome Dunn Academy No 9 is the larger school with 856 students compared with 452.
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 Jerome Dunn Academy No 9 better than John Marshal School No. 20?
On the Success Index (US), John Marshal School No. 20 ranks higher (30.6 vs 19.9 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 Jerome Dunn Academy No 9 and John Marshal School No. 20?
About 790 m in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Elizabeth in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jerome Dunn Academy No 9: 856. John Marshal School No. 20: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jerome Dunn Academy No 9 and John Marshal School No. 20 rank in New Jersey?
Jerome Dunn Academy No 9 is 1445th of 1,479 and John Marshal School No. 20 is 1307th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).