School #13 vs Thomas Jefferson School No. 1
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
School #13
Clifton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
443 students
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1
Passaic · Public elementary · Grades K–8
423 students
| Measure | School #13 Clifton, New Jersey | Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 Passaic, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #950 of 1,479 | #1437 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #20475 of 50,301 | #44429 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 443 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.9% | 98.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 19% |
| city | Clifton | Passaic |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School #13 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 20.7).
- •School #13 does better on math proficiency (56% vs 19%).
- •School #13 does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 24%).
- •School #13 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.9% vs 98.1%).
- •Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.7).
- •School #13 is the larger school with 443 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 School #13 better than Thomas Jefferson School No. 1?
On the Success Index (US), School #13 ranks higher (56.7 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 School #13 and Thomas Jefferson School No. 1?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Clifton and Passaic in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
School #13: 443. Thomas Jefferson School No. 1: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do School #13 and Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 rank in New Jersey?
School #13 is 950th of 1,479 and Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 is 1437th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).