Mount Arlington Public School vs Nixon Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Arlington Public School
MT Arlington · Public middle · Grades 3–8
223 students
Nixon Elementary School
Landing · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
261 students
| Measure | Mount Arlington Public School MT Arlington, New Jersey | Nixon Elementary School Landing, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #148 of 440 | #787 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1074 of 15,369 | #14193 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 223 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 223 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26% | 37.2% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 52% |
| city | MT Arlington | Landing |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Arlington Public School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 65.9).
- •Mount Arlington Public School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Mount Arlington Public School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Mount Arlington Public School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26% vs 37.2%).
- •Mount Arlington Public School does better on students per teacher (7.7 vs 10.0).
- •Nixon Elementary School is the larger school with 261 students compared with 223.
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 Mount Arlington Public School better than Nixon Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Arlington Public School ranks higher (82.8 vs 65.9 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 Mount Arlington Public School and Nixon Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between MT Arlington and Landing in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Arlington Public School: 223. Nixon Elementary School: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Arlington Public School and Nixon Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Mount Arlington Public School is 148th of 440 and Nixon Elementary School is 787th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).