Carl Sandburg Middle School vs Hartford Upper Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 70 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl Sandburg Middle School
Old Bridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
926 students
Hartford Upper Elementary School
Mount Laurel · Public middle · Grades 5–6
926 students
| Measure | Carl Sandburg Middle School Old Bridge, New Jersey | Hartford Upper Elementary School Mount Laurel, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #205 of 440 | #188 of 440 |
| National rank | #2439 of 15,369 | #2014 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 926 | 926 |
| Enrollment | 926 | 926 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 52% |
| city | Old Bridge | Mount Laurel |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hartford Upper Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 74.5).
- •Hartford Upper Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 59%).
- •Hartford Upper Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 30.7%).
- •Hartford Upper Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.3).
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 Carl Sandburg Middle School better than Hartford Upper Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hartford Upper Elementary School ranks higher (76.9 vs 74.5 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 Carl Sandburg Middle School and Hartford Upper Elementary School?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Old Bridge and Mount Laurel in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Sandburg Middle School: 926. Hartford Upper Elementary School: 926. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Sandburg Middle School and Hartford Upper Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Carl Sandburg Middle School is 205th of 440 and Hartford Upper Elementary School is 188th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).