Christa McAuliffe Middle School vs Clifton Ave Grade School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christa McAuliffe Middle School
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
665 students
Clifton Ave Grade School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
331 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe Middle School Jackson, New Jersey | Clifton Ave Grade School Lakewood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #306 of 440 | #1315 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #6383 of 15,369 | #38535 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 665 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 665 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.9% | 91.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 7.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 28% |
| city | Jackson | Lakewood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 30.0).
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 28%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 31%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.9% vs 91.8%).
- •Clifton Ave Grade School does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 10.2).
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle School is the larger school with 665 students compared with 331.
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 Christa McAuliffe Middle School better than Clifton Ave Grade School?
On the Success Index (US), Christa McAuliffe Middle School ranks higher (55.8 vs 30.0 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 Christa McAuliffe Middle School and Clifton Ave Grade School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Lakewood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe Middle School: 665. Clifton Ave Grade School: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe Middle School and Clifton Ave Grade School rank in New Jersey?
Christa McAuliffe Middle School is 306th of 440 and Clifton Ave Grade School is 1315th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).