McKinley Elementary School vs Robert Waters Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 643 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley Elementary School
North Bergen · Public elementary · Grades K–8
296 students
Robert Waters Elementary School
Union City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
983 students
| Measure | McKinley Elementary School North Bergen, New Jersey | Robert Waters Elementary School Union City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1081 of 1,479 | #1262 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #26374 of 50,301 | #35352 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 296 | 983 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 983 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.9% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 30% |
| city | North Bergen | Union City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 34.9).
- •Robert Waters Elementary School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 29%).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 43%).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.9% vs 83.8%).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 13.1).
- •Robert Waters Elementary School is the larger school with 983 students compared with 296.
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 Elementary School better than Robert Waters Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Elementary School ranks higher (48.2 vs 34.9 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 Elementary School and Robert Waters Elementary School?
About 643 m in a straight line, between North Bergen and Union City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Elementary School: 296. Robert Waters Elementary School: 983. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Elementary School and Robert Waters Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
McKinley Elementary School is 1081st of 1,479 and Robert Waters Elementary School is 1262nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).