Ardena Elementary School vs Howell Township Middle School North
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ardena Elementary School
Farmingdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students
Howell Township Middle School North
Farmingdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
970 students
| Measure | Ardena Elementary School Farmingdale, New Jersey | Howell Township Middle School North Farmingdale, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #401 of 1,479 | #201 of 440 |
| National rank | #3548 of 50,301 | #2320 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 374 | 970 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 970 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.5% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 50% |
| city | Farmingdale | Farmingdale |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ardena Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 75.2).
- •Ardena Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 50%).
- •Howell Township Middle School North does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 68%).
- •Ardena Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 32%).
- •Ardena Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.4).
- •Howell Township Middle School North is the larger school with 970 students compared with 374.
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 Ardena Elementary School better than Howell Township Middle School North?
On the Success Index (US), Ardena Elementary School ranks higher (82.6 vs 75.2 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 Ardena Elementary School and Howell Township Middle School North?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Farmingdale and Farmingdale in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ardena Elementary School: 374. Howell Township Middle School North: 970. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ardena Elementary School and Howell Township Middle School North rank in New Jersey?
Ardena Elementary School is 401st of 1,479 and Howell Township Middle School North is 201st of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).