Mario Drago School No. 3 vs Thomas Jefferson School No. 1
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mario Drago School No. 3
Passaic · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
776 students
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1
Passaic · Public elementary · Grades K–8
423 students
| Measure | Mario Drago School No. 3 Passaic, New Jersey | Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 Passaic, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1352 of 1,479 | #1437 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #40468 of 50,301 | #44429 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 776 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 776 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 98.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 19% |
| city | Passaic | Passaic |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mario Drago School No. 3 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.9 vs 20.7).
- •Mario Drago School No. 3 does better on math proficiency (24% vs 19%).
- •Mario Drago School No. 3 does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 24%).
- •Mario Drago School No. 3 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 98.1%).
- •Mario Drago School No. 3 is the larger school with 776 students compared with 423.
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 Mario Drago School No. 3 better than Thomas Jefferson School No. 1?
On the Success Index (US), Mario Drago School No. 3 ranks higher (26.9 vs 20.7 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 Mario Drago School No. 3 and Thomas Jefferson School No. 1?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Passaic and Passaic in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mario Drago School No. 3: 776. Thomas Jefferson School No. 1: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mario Drago School No. 3 and Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 rank in New Jersey?
Mario Drago School No. 3 is 1352nd of 1,479 and Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 is 1437th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).