Black River Middle School vs Mountain View Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black River Middle School
Chester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
352 students
Mountain View Elementary School
Flanders · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
565 students
| Measure | Black River Middle School Chester, New Jersey | Mountain View Elementary School Flanders, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #43 of 440 | #286 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #130 of 15,369 | #1761 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 352 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.7% | 21.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 65% |
| city | Chester | Flanders |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Black River Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.9 vs 86.7).
- •Black River Middle School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 65%).
- •Black River Middle School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 76%).
- •Black River Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.7% vs 21.2%).
- •Mountain View Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.1).
- •Mountain View Elementary School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 352.
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 Black River Middle School better than Mountain View Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Black River Middle School ranks higher (92.9 vs 86.7 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 Black River Middle School and Mountain View Elementary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Chester and Flanders in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black River Middle School: 352. Mountain View Elementary School: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black River Middle School and Mountain View Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Black River Middle School is 43rd of 440 and Mountain View Elementary School is 286th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).