Belleville Middle School vs Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belleville Middle School
Belleville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
685 students
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
North Arlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
164 students
| Measure | Belleville Middle School Belleville, New Jersey | Thomas Jefferson Elementary School North Arlington, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #380 of 440 | #844 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #10104 of 15,369 | #16134 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 685 | 164 |
| Enrollment | 685 | 164 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.5% | 43.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 47% |
| city | Belleville | North Arlington |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 38.7).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 23%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 71.5%).
- •Belleville Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.6).
- •Belleville Middle School is the larger school with 685 students compared with 164.
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 Belleville Middle School better than Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (63.0 vs 38.7 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 Belleville Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Belleville and North Arlington in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belleville Middle School: 685. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School: 164. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belleville Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Belleville Middle School is 380th of 440 and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 844th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).