Buena Regional Middle School vs Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buena Regional Middle School
Buena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
345 students
Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School
Minotola · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
320 students
| Measure | Buena Regional Middle School Buena, New Jersey | Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School Minotola, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #384 of 440 | #1296 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #10358 of 15,369 | #37600 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 345 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 62.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 25% |
| city | Buena | Minotola |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buena Regional Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.5 vs 31.4).
- •Buena Regional Middle School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Buena Regional Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 62.2%).
- •Buena Regional Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 13.9).
- •Buena Regional Middle School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 320.
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 Buena Regional Middle School better than Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Buena Regional Middle School ranks higher (37.5 vs 31.4 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 Buena Regional Middle School and Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Buena and Minotola in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Regional Middle School: 345. Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Regional Middle School and Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Buena Regional Middle School is 384th of 440 and Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School is 1296th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).