Chestnut Ridge Middle School vs Ellen Ochoa School Number 22
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 149 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chestnut Ridge Middle School
Sewell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
613 students
Ellen Ochoa School Number 22
Passaic · Public middle · Grades 4–6
613 students
| Measure | Chestnut Ridge Middle School Sewell, New Jersey | Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 Passaic, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #259 of 440 | #396 of 440 |
| National rank | #4515 of 15,369 | #10965 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 613 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 613 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.8% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | – |
| Math proficiency | 39% | – |
| city | Sewell | Passaic |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chestnut Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 34.5).
- •Chestnut Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 99.7%).
- •Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.8).
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 Chestnut Ridge Middle School better than Ellen Ochoa School Number 22?
On the Success Index (US), Chestnut Ridge Middle School ranks higher (64.4 vs 34.5 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 Chestnut Ridge Middle School and Ellen Ochoa School Number 22?
About 149 km in a straight line, between Sewell and Passaic in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chestnut Ridge Middle School: 613. Ellen Ochoa School Number 22: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chestnut Ridge Middle School and Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 rank in New Jersey?
Chestnut Ridge Middle School is 259th of 440 and Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 is 396th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).