Chester M. Stephens Elementary School vs Mount Olive Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester M. Stephens Elementary School
Budd Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
696 students
Mount Olive Middle School
Budd Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,137 students
| Measure | Chester M. Stephens Elementary School Budd Lake, New Jersey | Mount Olive Middle School Budd Lake, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #520 of 1,479 | #102 of 440 |
| National rank | #6072 of 50,301 | #421 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 696 | 1,137 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 1,137 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.3% | 23.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 61% |
| city | Budd Lake | Budd Lake |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Olive Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 78.1).
- •Mount Olive Middle School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 56%).
- •Mount Olive Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 69%).
- •Mount Olive Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.9% vs 27.3%).
- •Mount Olive Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.0).
- •Mount Olive Middle School is the larger school with 1,137 students compared with 696.
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 Chester M. Stephens Elementary School better than Mount Olive Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Olive Middle School ranks higher (88.4 vs 78.1 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 Chester M. Stephens Elementary School and Mount Olive Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Budd Lake and Budd Lake in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester M. Stephens Elementary School: 696. Mount Olive Middle School: 1,137. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester M. Stephens Elementary School and Mount Olive Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Chester M. Stephens Elementary School is 520th of 1,479 and Mount Olive Middle School is 102nd of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).