McKinley Elementary School vs Tamaques Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley Elementary School
Westfield · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
291 students
Tamaques Elementary School
Westfield · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
427 students
| Measure | McKinley Elementary School Westfield, New Jersey | Tamaques Elementary School Westfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #251 of 1,479 | #259 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1331 of 50,301 | #1447 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 291 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 73% |
| city | Westfield | Westfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (87.9 vs 87.6).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •Tamaques Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.1% vs 3.5%).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.9).
- •Tamaques Elementary School is the larger school with 427 students compared with 291.
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 Tamaques 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 McKinley Elementary School and Tamaques Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Westfield and Westfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Elementary School: 291. Tamaques Elementary School: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Elementary School and Tamaques Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
McKinley Elementary School is 251st of 1,479 and Tamaques Elementary School is 259th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).