Merritt Memorial vs School #15
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 18 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merritt Memorial
Cresskill · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
282 students
School #15
Clifton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students
| Measure | Merritt Memorial Cresskill, New Jersey | School #15 Clifton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #22 of 1,479 | #1021 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #79 of 50,301 | #23356 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 282 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.4% | 70.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 42% |
| city | Cresskill | Clifton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merritt Memorial scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.3 vs 52.6).
- •Merritt Memorial does better on math proficiency (82% vs 42%).
- •Merritt Memorial does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Merritt Memorial does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.4% vs 70.2%).
- •Merritt Memorial does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.3).
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 Merritt Memorial better than School #15?
On the Success Index (US), Merritt Memorial ranks higher (95.3 vs 52.6 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 Merritt Memorial and School #15?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Cresskill and Clifton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merritt Memorial: 282. School #15: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merritt Memorial and School #15 rank in New Jersey?
Merritt Memorial is 22nd of 1,479 and School #15 is 1021st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).