Bloomfield Middle School vs John H. Walker Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bloomfield Middle School
Bloomfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
944 students
John H. Walker Middle School
Nutley · Public middle · Grades 7–8
637 students
| Measure | Bloomfield Middle School Bloomfield, New Jersey | John H. Walker Middle School Nutley, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #256 of 440 | #154 of 440 |
| National rank | #4475 of 15,369 | #1204 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 944 | 637 |
| Enrollment | 944 | 637 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 17.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 60% |
| city | Bloomfield | Nutley |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John H. Walker Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.8 vs 64.5).
- •John H. Walker Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 43%).
- •John H. Walker Middle School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 62%).
- •John H. Walker Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 50.1%).
- •Bloomfield Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.5).
- •Bloomfield Middle School is the larger school with 944 students compared with 637.
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 Bloomfield Middle School better than John H. Walker Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John H. Walker Middle School ranks higher (81.8 vs 64.5 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 Bloomfield Middle School and John H. Walker Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Bloomfield and Nutley in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bloomfield Middle School: 944. John H. Walker Middle School: 637. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bloomfield Middle School and John H. Walker Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Bloomfield Middle School is 256th of 440 and John H. Walker Middle School is 154th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).