Colonial Road School vs Valley 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.
Colonial Road School
Franklin Lakes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
231 students
Valley Middle School
Oakland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
446 students
| Measure | Colonial Road School Franklin Lakes, New Jersey | Valley Middle School Oakland, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #145 of 1,479 | #97 of 440 |
| National rank | #537 of 50,301 | #393 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 231 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.6% | 8.5% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 58% |
| city | Franklin Lakes | Oakland |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonial Road School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.2 vs 88.7).
- •Colonial Road School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •Colonial Road School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 76%).
- •Colonial Road School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.6% vs 8.5%).
- •Colonial Road School does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 9.5).
- •Valley Middle School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 231.
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 Colonial Road School better than Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Colonial Road School ranks higher (91.2 vs 88.7 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 Colonial Road School and Valley Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Franklin Lakes and Oakland in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial Road School: 231. Valley Middle School: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial Road School and Valley Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Colonial Road School is 145th of 1,479 and Valley Middle School is 97th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).