Brookside School vs Waldwick Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside School
Allendale · Public middle · Grades 4–8
502 students
Waldwick Middle School
Waldwick · Public middle · Grades 6–8
401 students
| Measure | Brookside School Allendale, New Jersey | Waldwick Middle School Waldwick, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 96 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #16 of 440 | #109 of 440 |
| National rank | #33 of 15,369 | #476 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 502 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 58% |
| city | Allendale | Waldwick |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookside School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.8 vs 87.9).
- •Brookside School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 58%).
- •Brookside School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 78%).
- •Waldwick Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1% vs 2%).
- •Waldwick Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.0).
- •Brookside School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 401.
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 Brookside School better than Waldwick Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Brookside School ranks higher (95.8 vs 87.9 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 Brookside School and Waldwick Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Allendale and Waldwick in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside School: 502. Waldwick Middle School: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside School and Waldwick Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Brookside School is 16th of 440 and Waldwick Middle School is 109th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).