Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School vs Thomas Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 455 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School
Garfield · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,276 students
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Lodi · Public middle · Grades 6–8
686 students
| Measure | Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School Garfield, New Jersey | Thomas Jefferson Middle School Lodi, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #213 of 440 |
| National rank | – | #2901 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,276 | 686 |
| Enrollment | 1,276 | 686 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.8% | 65.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 55% |
| city | Garfield | Lodi |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 48%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 60%).
- •Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.8% vs 65.9%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.3).
- •Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School is the larger school with 1,276 students compared with 686.
- •Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School is a charter school while Thomas Jefferson Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School better than Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
About 455 m in a straight line, between Garfield and Lodi in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School: 1,276. Thomas Jefferson Middle School: 686. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School is unranked and Thomas Jefferson Middle School is 213th of 440 among other schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).