Louise A. Spencer Elementary School vs Mario Drago School No. 3
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Louise A. Spencer Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
774 students
Mario Drago School No. 3
Passaic · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
776 students
| Measure | Louise A. Spencer Elementary School Newark, New Jersey | Mario Drago School No. 3 Passaic, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1446 of 1,479 | #1352 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #44914 of 50,301 | #40468 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 774 | 776 |
| Enrollment | 774 | 776 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.2% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 24% |
| city | Newark | Passaic |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mario Drago School No. 3 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.9 vs 19.9).
- •Mario Drago School No. 3 does better on math proficiency (24% vs 12%).
- •Mario Drago School No. 3 does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 22%).
- •Louise A. Spencer Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.2% vs 97.6%).
- •Mario Drago School No. 3 does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.7).
- •Mario Drago School No. 3 is the larger school with 776 students compared with 774.
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 Louise A. Spencer Elementary School better than Mario Drago School No. 3?
On the Success Index (US), Mario Drago School No. 3 ranks higher (26.9 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 Louise A. Spencer Elementary School and Mario Drago School No. 3?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Newark and Passaic in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Louise A. Spencer Elementary School: 774. Mario Drago School No. 3: 776. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Louise A. Spencer Elementary School and Mario Drago School No. 3 rank in New Jersey?
Louise A. Spencer Elementary School is 1446th of 1,479 and Mario Drago School No. 3 is 1352nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).