Madison Park Elementary School vs Samsel Upper Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 991 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Park Elementary School
Parlin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
328 students
Samsel Upper Elementary School
Parlin · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
870 students
| Measure | Madison Park Elementary School Parlin, New Jersey | Samsel Upper Elementary School Parlin, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #640 of 1,479 | #777 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #9518 of 50,301 | #13806 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 328 | 870 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 870 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.3% | 46.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| city | Parlin | Parlin |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 66.5).
- •Madison Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Madison Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 46.7%).
- •Samsel Upper Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.3).
- •Samsel Upper Elementary School is the larger school with 870 students compared with 328.
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 Madison Park Elementary School better than Samsel Upper Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Park Elementary School ranks higher (72.6 vs 66.5 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 Madison Park Elementary School and Samsel Upper Elementary School?
About 991 m in a straight line, between Parlin and Parlin in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Park Elementary School: 328. Samsel Upper Elementary School: 870. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Park Elementary School and Samsel Upper Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Madison Park Elementary School is 640th of 1,479 and Samsel Upper Elementary School is 777th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).