McKinley Elementary School vs Thomas Edison Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 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
Thomas Edison Intermediate School
Westfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
800 students
| Measure | McKinley Elementary School Westfield, New Jersey | Thomas Edison Intermediate School Westfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #251 of 1,479 | #52 of 440 |
| National rank | #1331 of 50,301 | #152 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 291 | 800 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 800 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.1% | 2.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 73% |
| city | Westfield | Westfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Edison Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.4 vs 87.9).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •Thomas Edison Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.1% vs 2.6%).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.8).
- •Thomas Edison Intermediate School is the larger school with 800 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 Thomas Edison Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Edison Intermediate School ranks higher (92.4 vs 87.9 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 Thomas Edison Intermediate School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Westfield and Westfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Elementary School: 291. Thomas Edison Intermediate School: 800. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Elementary School and Thomas Edison Intermediate School rank in New Jersey?
McKinley Elementary School is 251st of 1,479 and Thomas Edison Intermediate School is 52nd of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).