College Achieve Central Charter School vs Maxson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 885 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College Achieve Central Charter School
Plainfield · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,572 students
Maxson Middle School
Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
721 students
| Measure | College Achieve Central Charter School Plainfield, New Jersey | Maxson Middle School Plainfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #419 of 440 |
| National rank | – | #12692 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,572 | 721 |
| Enrollment | 1,572 | 721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maxson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 25%).
- •Maxson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 84.4%).
- •Maxson Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 16.4).
- •College Achieve Central Charter School is the larger school with 1,572 students compared with 721.
- •College Achieve Central Charter School is a charter school while Maxson Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 College Achieve Central Charter School better than Maxson Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are College Achieve Central Charter School and Maxson Middle School?
About 885 m in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College Achieve Central Charter School: 1,572. Maxson Middle School: 721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College Achieve Central Charter School and Maxson Middle School rank in New Jersey?
College Achieve Central Charter School is unranked and Maxson Middle School is 419th of 440 among other schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).