School 18 vs Westmoreland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
School 18
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
601 students
Westmoreland Elementary School
Fair Lawn · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
359 students
| Measure | School 18 Paterson, New Jersey | Westmoreland Elementary School Fair Lawn, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1241 of 1,479 | #176 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #34397 of 50,301 | #700 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 601 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.4% | 25.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 77% |
| city | Paterson | Fair Lawn |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westmoreland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.5 vs 36.4).
- •Westmoreland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 18%).
- •Westmoreland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 40%).
- •Westmoreland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 68.4%).
- •Westmoreland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 10.2).
- •School 18 is the larger school with 601 students compared with 359.
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 18 better than Westmoreland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Westmoreland Elementary School ranks higher (90.5 vs 36.4 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 18 and Westmoreland Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Paterson and Fair Lawn in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
School 18: 601. Westmoreland Elementary School: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do School 18 and Westmoreland Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
School 18 is 1241st of 1,479 and Westmoreland Elementary School is 176th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).