Benjamin Franklin Middle School vs Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Teaneck · Public middle · Grades 5–8
463 students
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School
Teaneck · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
115 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Middle School Teaneck, New Jersey | Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School Teaneck, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #292 of 440 | #631 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #5606 of 15,369 | #9280 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 463 | 115 |
| Enrollment | 463 | 115 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.3% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 7.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | – |
| Math proficiency | 36% | – |
| city | Teaneck | Teaneck |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.0 vs 59.4).
- •Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 52.3%).
- •Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School does better on students per teacher (7.7 vs 8.9).
- •Benjamin Franklin Middle School is the larger school with 463 students compared with 115.
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 Benjamin Franklin Middle School better than Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School ranks higher (73.0 vs 59.4 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 Benjamin Franklin Middle School and Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Teaneck and Teaneck in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School: 463. Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School: 115. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Middle School and Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School is 292nd of 440 and Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School is 631st of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).