Community Middle School vs Lafayette Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 401 m 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
Lafayette Elementary School
Bound Brook · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
249 students
| Measure | Community Middle School Bound Brook, New Jersey | Lafayette Elementary School Bound Brook, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #402 of 440 | #1342 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #11288 of 15,369 | #39751 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 291 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 7.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 32% |
| city | Bound Brook | Bound Brook |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Community Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.0 vs 28.1).
- •Lafayette Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Community Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 22%).
- •Community Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.2% vs 88%).
- •Lafayette Elementary School does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 9.7).
- •Community Middle School is the larger school with 291 students compared with 249.
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 Lafayette Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Community Middle School ranks higher (33.0 vs 28.1 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 Lafayette Elementary School?
About 401 m in a straight line, between Bound Brook and Bound Brook in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community Middle School: 291. Lafayette Elementary School: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community Middle School and Lafayette Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Community Middle School is 402nd of 440 and Lafayette Elementary School is 1342nd of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).