Katharine D Malone Elementary School vs Rockaway Valley School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Katharine D Malone Elementary School
Rockaway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
303 students
Rockaway Valley School
Boonton Township · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
396 students
| Measure | Katharine D Malone Elementary School Rockaway, New Jersey | Rockaway Valley School Boonton Township, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #458 of 1,479 | #94 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #4662 of 50,301 | #304 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 303 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.8% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 71% |
| city | Rockaway | Boonton Township |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rockaway Valley School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.9 vs 80.6).
- •Rockaway Valley School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •Rockaway Valley School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 67%).
- •Rockaway Valley School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2% vs 18.8%).
- •Rockaway Valley School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 9.8).
- •Rockaway Valley School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 303.
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 Katharine D Malone Elementary School better than Rockaway Valley School?
On the Success Index (US), Rockaway Valley School ranks higher (92.9 vs 80.6 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 Katharine D Malone Elementary School and Rockaway Valley School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Rockaway and Boonton Township in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Katharine D Malone Elementary School: 303. Rockaway Valley School: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Katharine D Malone Elementary School and Rockaway Valley School rank in New Jersey?
Katharine D Malone Elementary School is 458th of 1,479 and Rockaway Valley School is 94th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).