Joyce Kilmer School vs Martin J. Ryerson School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joyce Kilmer School
Mahwah · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
394 students
Martin J. Ryerson School
Ringwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
345 students
| Measure | Joyce Kilmer School Mahwah, New Jersey | Martin J. Ryerson School Ringwood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #93 of 1,479 | #142 of 440 |
| National rank | #301 of 50,301 | #957 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 394 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.2% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 59% |
| city | Mahwah | Ringwood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joyce Kilmer School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.9 vs 83.5).
- •Joyce Kilmer School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 59%).
- •Joyce Kilmer School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 67%).
- •Martin J. Ryerson School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11% vs 12.2%).
- •Joyce Kilmer School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.9).
- •Joyce Kilmer School is the larger school with 394 students compared with 345.
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 Joyce Kilmer School better than Martin J. Ryerson School?
On the Success Index (US), Joyce Kilmer School ranks higher (92.9 vs 83.5 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 Joyce Kilmer School and Martin J. Ryerson School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Mahwah and Ringwood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joyce Kilmer School: 394. Martin J. Ryerson School: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joyce Kilmer School and Martin J. Ryerson School rank in New Jersey?
Joyce Kilmer School is 93rd of 1,479 and Martin J. Ryerson School is 142nd of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).