Macarthur School vs Thomas Jefferson School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Macarthur School
Binghamton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students
Thomas Jefferson School
Binghamton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
267 students
| Measure | Macarthur School Binghamton, New York | Thomas Jefferson School Binghamton, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1797 of 2,536 | #1575 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #33299 of 50,301 | #28515 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 399 | 267 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 267 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 58.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Binghamton | Binghamton |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 38.0).
- •Thomas Jefferson School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Thomas Jefferson School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Thomas Jefferson School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.4% vs 62.7%).
- •Macarthur School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.1).
- •Macarthur School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 267.
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 Macarthur School better than Thomas Jefferson School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson School ranks higher (45.2 vs 38.0 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 Macarthur School and Thomas Jefferson School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Binghamton and Binghamton in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Macarthur School: 399. Thomas Jefferson School: 267. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Macarthur School and Thomas Jefferson School rank in New York?
Macarthur School is 1797th of 2,536 and Thomas Jefferson School is 1575th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).