Black River Middle School vs Mountain View School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 6.2 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 School
Mendham · Public middle · Grades 5–8
208 students
| Measure | Black River Middle School Chester, New Jersey | Mountain View School Mendham, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #43 of 440 | #18 of 440 |
| National rank | #130 of 15,369 | #38 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 352 | 208 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 208 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 7.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 80% |
| city | Chester | Mendham |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain View School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.4 vs 92.9).
- •Mountain View School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 70%).
- •Mountain View School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 78%).
- •Mountain View School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.4% vs 5.7%).
- •Mountain View School does better on students per teacher (7.2 vs 10.1).
- •Black River Middle School is the larger school with 352 students compared with 208.
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 School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain View School ranks higher (95.4 vs 92.9 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 Black River Middle School and Mountain View School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Chester and Mendham in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black River Middle School: 352. Mountain View School: 208. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black River Middle School and Mountain View School rank in New Jersey?
Black River Middle School is 43rd of 440 and Mountain View School is 18th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).