Cedar Drive Middle School vs Joseph J Catena School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Drive Middle School
Colts Neck · Public middle · Grades 6–8
319 students
Joseph J Catena School
Freehold · Public elementary · Grades K–5
445 students
| Measure | Cedar Drive Middle School Colts Neck, New Jersey | Joseph J Catena School Freehold, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #47 of 440 | #581 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #138 of 15,369 | #7665 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 319 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.4% | 14.4% |
| Students per teacher | 7.6 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 57% |
| city | Colts Neck | Freehold |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Drive Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.6 vs 75.5).
- •Cedar Drive Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Cedar Drive Middle School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 55%).
- •Cedar Drive Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.4% vs 14.4%).
- •Cedar Drive Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.6 vs 10.3).
- •Joseph J Catena School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 319.
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 Cedar Drive Middle School better than Joseph J Catena School?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Drive Middle School ranks higher (92.6 vs 75.5 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 Cedar Drive Middle School and Joseph J Catena School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Colts Neck and Freehold in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Drive Middle School: 319. Joseph J Catena School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Drive Middle School and Joseph J Catena School rank in New Jersey?
Cedar Drive Middle School is 47th of 440 and Joseph J Catena School is 581st of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).