John P. Stevens High School vs Menlo Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John P. Stevens High School
Edison · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,687 students
Menlo Park Elementary School
Edison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
802 students
| Measure | John P. Stevens High School Edison, New Jersey | Menlo Park Elementary School Edison, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #44 of 357 | #293 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #851 of 16,910 | #1829 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,687 | 802 |
| Enrollment | 2,687 | 802 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16% | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 76% |
| city | Edison | Edison |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Menlo Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 83.1).
- •Menlo Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 71%).
- •John P. Stevens High School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 83%).
- •John P. Stevens High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 22.3%).
- •Menlo Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.1).
- •John P. Stevens High School is the larger school with 2,687 students compared with 802.
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 John P. Stevens High School better than Menlo Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Menlo Park Elementary School ranks higher (86.5 vs 83.1 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 John P. Stevens High School and Menlo Park Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Edison and Edison in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John P. Stevens High School: 2,687. Menlo Park Elementary School: 802. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John P. Stevens High School and Menlo Park Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
John P. Stevens High School is 44th of 357 and Menlo Park Elementary School is 293rd of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).