Burnet Middle School vs Franklin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnet Middle School
Union · Public middle · Grades 5–8
970 students
Franklin Elementary
Union · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
453 students
| Measure | Burnet Middle School Union, New Jersey | Franklin Elementary Union, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #333 of 440 | #947 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #7867 of 15,369 | #20321 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 970 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 970 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 42% |
| city | Union | Union |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 48.9).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Burnet Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.5% vs 63.6%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.9).
- •Burnet Middle School is the larger school with 970 students compared with 453.
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 Burnet Middle School better than Franklin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary ranks higher (56.9 vs 48.9 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 Burnet Middle School and Franklin Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Union and Union in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burnet Middle School: 970. Franklin Elementary: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burnet Middle School and Franklin Elementary rank in New Jersey?
Burnet Middle School is 333rd of 440 and Franklin Elementary is 947th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).