Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 vs School #17
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25
Passaic · Public elementary · Grades K–3
903 students
School #17
Clifton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students
| Measure | Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 Passaic, New Jersey | School #17 Clifton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1479 of 1,479 | #1182 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #48475 of 50,301 | #31484 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 903 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 903 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 41% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Passaic | Clifton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School #17 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 13.1).
- •School #17 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 99.1%).
- •School #17 does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 17.7).
- •Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 is the larger school with 903 students compared with 501.
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 Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 better than School #17?
On the Success Index (US), School #17 ranks higher (40.7 vs 13.1 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 Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 and School #17?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Passaic and Clifton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25: 903. School #17: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 and School #17 rank in New Jersey?
Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 is 1479th of 1,479 and School #17 is 1182nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).