Maplewood Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Maplewood, New Jersey 07040 · South Orange-Maplewood School District
#163 of 440 middle schools in New Jersey
#1445 of 15,369 nationally
About Maplewood Middle School
Maplewood Middle School is a public middle located in Maplewood, in the South Orange-Maplewood School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 762 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 80.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of middle schools in United States and 163rd of 440 ranked middle schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (95th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (68th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 762.
There are 6 schools in Maplewood; Maplewood Middle School ranks 4th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)53%
- Reading proficiency (30%)63%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)18.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Maplewood Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Maplewood Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Tuscan Elementary School
Maplewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
531 students · 632 m away
Delia Bolden Elementary School
Maplewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
518 students · 670 m away
Columbia High School
Maplewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,985 students · 1.2 km away
Wyoming School
Millburn · Public elementary · Grades K–4
346 students · 1.2 km away
Jefferson Elementary
Union · Public middle · Grades 5–5
564 students · 1.5 km away
Clinton Elementary School
Maplewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
542 students · 1.9 km away
South Mountain Elementary School
S Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students · 2.0 km away
Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School
Maplewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students · 2.1 km away
South Mountain School
Millburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
278 students · 2.1 km away
South Orange Middle School
S Orange · Public middle · Grades 6–8
752 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
Sparta Middle School
Sparta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
762 students
Roy W. Brown Middle School
Bergenfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
761 students
Lincoln Middle School
Kearny · Public middle · Grades 7–8
763 students
Marlboro Memorial Middle School
Morganville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
761 students
Edgar Middle School
Metuchen · Public middle · Grades 5–8
761 students
Linwood School
North Brunswick · Public middle · Grades 5–6
761 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Maplewood Middle School a good school?
Maplewood Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 80.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #163 of 440 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Maplewood Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Maplewood Middle School ranks #163 of 440 middle schools in New Jersey and #1445 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Maplewood Middle School?
Maplewood Middle School had 762 students in 2025.
Is Maplewood Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Maplewood Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Maplewood Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Maplewood Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.