Bradford Elementary School vs Buzz Aldrin Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bradford Elementary School
Upper Montclair · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
388 students
Buzz Aldrin Middle School
Upper Montclair · Public middle · Grades 6–8
618 students
| Measure | Bradford Elementary School Upper Montclair, New Jersey | Buzz Aldrin Middle School Upper Montclair, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #422 of 1,479 | #131 of 440 |
| National rank | #3873 of 50,301 | #777 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 388 | 618 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 618 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.2% | 17.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 56% |
| city | Upper Montclair | Upper Montclair |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buzz Aldrin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 82.0).
- •Bradford Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 56%).
- •Buzz Aldrin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 59%).
- •Bradford Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 17.2%).
- •Bradford Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 9.8).
- •Buzz Aldrin Middle School is the larger school with 618 students compared with 388.
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 Bradford Elementary School better than Buzz Aldrin Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Buzz Aldrin Middle School ranks higher (84.8 vs 82.0 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 Bradford Elementary School and Buzz Aldrin Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Upper Montclair and Upper Montclair in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bradford Elementary School: 388. Buzz Aldrin Middle School: 618. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bradford Elementary School and Buzz Aldrin Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Bradford Elementary School is 422nd of 1,479 and Buzz Aldrin Middle School is 131st of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).