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Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 vs William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11

A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureThomas Jefferson School No. 1
Passaic, New Jersey
William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11
Passaic, New Jersey
Success Index (US)
21
Lower 50%
19
Lower 50%
State rank#1437 of 1,479#1455 of 1,479
National rank#44429 of 50,301#45692 of 50,301
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryElementary
Year rangeGrades Kโ€“8Grades Kโ€“8
Students423805
Enrollment423805
Free/reduced-price lunch98.1%99.6%
Students per teacher11.111.5
Reading proficiency24%23%
Math proficiency19%17%
cityPassaicPassaic
stateNew JerseyNew Jersey
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The verdict

  • โ€ขThomas Jefferson School No. 1 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.7 vs 18.7).
  • โ€ขThomas Jefferson School No. 1 does better on math proficiency (19% vs 17%).
  • โ€ขThomas Jefferson School No. 1 does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 23%).
  • โ€ขThomas Jefferson School No. 1 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.1% vs 99.6%).
  • โ€ขThomas Jefferson School No. 1 does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.5).
  • โ€ขWilliam B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 is the larger school with 805 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 Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 better than William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11?

On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 ranks higher (20.7 vs 18.7 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 Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 and William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11?

About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Passaic and Passaic in New Jersey.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Thomas Jefferson School No. 1: 423. William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11: 805. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 and William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 rank in New Jersey?

Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 is 1437th of 1,479 and William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 is 1455th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).