Community Middle School vs Richard Butler School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 51 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
Richard Butler School
Butler · Public middle · Grades 5–8
291 students
| Measure | Community Middle School Bound Brook, New Jersey | Richard Butler School Butler, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #402 of 440 | #149 of 440 |
| National rank | #11288 of 15,369 | #1089 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 291 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 34.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 58% |
| city | Bound Brook | Butler |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard Butler School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 33.0).
- •Richard Butler School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 21%).
- •Richard Butler School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 40%).
- •Richard Butler School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.4% vs 85.2%).
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 Richard Butler School?
On the Success Index (US), Richard Butler School ranks higher (82.7 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 Richard Butler School?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Bound Brook and Butler in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community Middle School: 291. Richard Butler School: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community Middle School and Richard Butler School rank in New Jersey?
Community Middle School is 402nd of 440 and Richard Butler School is 149th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).