McKinley Avenue Elementary School vs Stafford Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 9 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley Avenue Elementary School
Manahawkin · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
630 students
Stafford Intermediate School
Manahawkin · Public middle · Grades 5–6
657 students
| Measure | McKinley Avenue Elementary School Manahawkin, New Jersey | Stafford Intermediate School Manahawkin, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #689 of 1,479 | #200 of 440 |
| National rank | #10882 of 50,301 | #2310 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 630 | 657 |
| Enrollment | 630 | 657 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 28.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 55% |
| city | Manahawkin | Manahawkin |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stafford Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 70.6).
- •Stafford Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 54%).
- •Stafford Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 59%).
- •Stafford Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 29.7%).
- •McKinley Avenue Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.7).
- •Stafford Intermediate School is the larger school with 657 students compared with 630.
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 McKinley Avenue Elementary School better than Stafford Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Stafford Intermediate School ranks higher (75.3 vs 70.6 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 McKinley Avenue Elementary School and Stafford Intermediate School?
About 9 m in a straight line, between Manahawkin and Manahawkin in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Avenue Elementary School: 630. Stafford Intermediate School: 657. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Avenue Elementary School and Stafford Intermediate School rank in New Jersey?
McKinley Avenue Elementary School is 689th of 1,479 and Stafford Intermediate School is 200th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).