M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School vs Mountain Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 31 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School
Old Bridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
224 students
Mountain Park School
Berkeley Hts · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
224 students
| Measure | M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School Old Bridge, New Jersey | Mountain Park School Berkeley Hts, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #396 of 1,479 | #27 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #3476 of 50,301 | #97 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 224 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.9% | 4.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 87% |
| city | Old Bridge | Berkeley Hts |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Park School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.1 vs 82.8).
- •Mountain Park School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •Mountain Park School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Mountain Park School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.5% vs 12.9%).
- •Mountain Park School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.8).
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 M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School better than Mountain Park School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Park School ranks higher (95.1 vs 82.8 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 M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School and Mountain Park School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Old Bridge and Berkeley Hts in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School: 224. Mountain Park School: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School and Mountain Park School rank in New Jersey?
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School is 396th of 1,479 and Mountain Park School is 27th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).