Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School vs Muhammad Ali School Number 23
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 138 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School
Bellmawr · Public middle · Grades 5–8
441 students
Muhammad Ali School Number 23
Passaic · Public middle · Grades 7–8
442 students
| Measure | Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School Bellmawr, New Jersey | Muhammad Ali School Number 23 Passaic, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #318 of 440 | #369 of 440 |
| National rank | #6842 of 15,369 | #9624 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 441 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 33% | – |
| city | Bellmawr | Passaic |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.7 vs 40.9).
- •Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58% vs 99.3%).
- •Muhammad Ali School Number 23 does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 11.3).
- •Muhammad Ali School Number 23 is the larger school with 442 students compared with 441.
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 Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School better than Muhammad Ali School Number 23?
On the Success Index (US), Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School ranks higher (53.7 vs 40.9 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 Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School and Muhammad Ali School Number 23?
About 138 km in a straight line, between Bellmawr and Passaic in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School: 441. Muhammad Ali School Number 23: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School and Muhammad Ali School Number 23 rank in New Jersey?
Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School is 318th of 440 and Muhammad Ali School Number 23 is 369th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).