Community Middle School vs Indian Mills Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 85 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Community Middle School
Bound Brook · Public middle · Grades 7–8
291 students
Indian Mills Memorial School
Shamong · Public middle · Grades 5–8
293 students
| Measure | Community Middle School Bound Brook, New Jersey | Indian Mills Memorial School Shamong, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #402 of 440 | #173 of 440 |
| National rank | #11288 of 15,369 | #1630 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 291 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 11.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 51% |
| city | Bound Brook | Shamong |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Mills Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 33.0).
- •Indian Mills Memorial School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 21%).
- •Indian Mills Memorial School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 40%).
- •Indian Mills Memorial School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.9% vs 85.2%).
- •Community Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.5).
- •Indian Mills Memorial School is the larger school with 293 students compared with 291.
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 Community Middle School better than Indian Mills Memorial School?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Mills Memorial School ranks higher (79.1 vs 33.0 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 Community Middle School and Indian Mills Memorial School?
About 85 km in a straight line, between Bound Brook and Shamong in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community Middle School: 291. Indian Mills Memorial School: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community Middle School and Indian Mills Memorial School rank in New Jersey?
Community Middle School is 402nd of 440 and Indian Mills Memorial School is 173rd of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).