Brookdale Elementary School vs Buzz Aldrin Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookdale Elementary School
Bloomfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
342 students
Buzz Aldrin Middle School
Upper Montclair · Public middle · Grades 6–8
618 students
| Measure | Brookdale Elementary School Bloomfield, New Jersey | Buzz Aldrin Middle School Upper Montclair, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #225 of 1,479 | #131 of 440 |
| National rank | #1110 of 50,301 | #777 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 342 | 618 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 618 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.6% | 17.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 56% |
| city | Bloomfield | Upper Montclair |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookdale Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 84.8).
- •Brookdale Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 56%).
- •Brookdale Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Brookdale Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 17.2%).
- •Buzz Aldrin Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.0).
- •Buzz Aldrin Middle School is the larger school with 618 students compared with 342.
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 Brookdale Elementary School better than Buzz Aldrin Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Brookdale Elementary School ranks higher (88.6 vs 84.8 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 Brookdale Elementary School and Buzz Aldrin Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Bloomfield and Upper Montclair in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookdale Elementary School: 342. Buzz Aldrin Middle School: 618. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookdale Elementary School and Buzz Aldrin Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Brookdale Elementary School is 225th of 1,479 and Buzz Aldrin Middle School is 131st of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).