Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering vs Thomas Jefferson School No. 1
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 671 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering
Passaic · Public high · Grades 6–12
650 students
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1
Passaic · Public elementary · Grades K–8
423 students
| Measure | Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering Passaic, New Jersey | Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 Passaic, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #202 of 357 | #1437 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #8867 of 16,910 | #44429 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 650 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 650 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 98.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 19% |
| city | Passaic | Passaic |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 20.7).
- •Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering does better on math proficiency (41% vs 19%).
- •Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 24%).
- •Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.1% vs 100%).
- •Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.3).
- •Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering is the larger school with 650 students compared with 423.
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 Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering better than Thomas Jefferson School No. 1?
On the Success Index (US), Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering ranks higher (48.2 vs 20.7 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 Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering and Thomas Jefferson School No. 1?
About 671 m in a straight line, between Passaic and Passaic in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering: 650. Thomas Jefferson School No. 1: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering and Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 rank in New Jersey?
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering is 202nd of 357 and Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 is 1437th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).