Magnolia vs Somerdale Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Magnolia
Magnolia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
396 students
Somerdale Park School
Somerdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
447 students
| Measure | Magnolia Magnolia, New Jersey | Somerdale Park School Somerdale, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1020 of 1,479 | #997 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #23330 of 50,301 | #22325 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 396 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.9% | 55.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 39% |
| city | Magnolia | Somerdale |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somerdale Park School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 52.6).
- •Somerdale Park School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 31%).
- •Somerdale Park School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 48%).
- •Magnolia does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 55.5%).
- •Magnolia does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.4).
- •Somerdale Park School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 396.
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 Magnolia better than Somerdale Park School?
On the Success Index (US), Somerdale Park School ranks higher (54.1 vs 52.6 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 Magnolia and Somerdale Park School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Magnolia and Somerdale in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Magnolia: 396. Somerdale Park School: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Magnolia and Somerdale Park School rank in New Jersey?
Magnolia is 1020th of 1,479 and Somerdale Park School is 997th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).