Mahala F. Atchison School vs Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mahala F. Atchison School
Tinton Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
484 students
Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School
Shrewsbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
439 students
| Measure | Mahala F. Atchison School Tinton Falls, New Jersey | Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School Shrewsbury, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #78 of 1,479 | #61 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #260 of 50,301 | #214 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 484 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 484 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.2% | 0.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 74% |
| Math proficiency | – | 78% |
| city | Tinton Falls | Shrewsbury |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (93.2 vs 93.7).
- •Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.7% vs 19.2%).
- •Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 8.5).
- •Mahala F. Atchison School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 439.
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 Mahala F. Atchison School better than Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mahala F. Atchison School and Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Tinton Falls and Shrewsbury in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mahala F. Atchison School: 484. Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mahala F. Atchison School and Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Mahala F. Atchison School is 78th of 1,479 and Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School is 61st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).