Community Middle School vs Smalley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.0 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
Smalley Elementary School
Bound Brook · Public middle · Grades 4–6
424 students
| Measure | Community Middle School Bound Brook, New Jersey | Smalley Elementary School Bound Brook, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #402 of 440 | #386 of 440 |
| National rank | #11288 of 15,369 | #10517 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 291 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 81.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 7.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 27% |
| city | Bound Brook | Bound Brook |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smalley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 33.0).
- •Smalley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Community Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 39%).
- •Smalley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.6% vs 85.2%).
- •Smalley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (7.6 vs 9.7).
- •Smalley Elementary School is the larger school with 424 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 Smalley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Smalley Elementary School ranks higher (36.7 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 Smalley Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bound Brook and Bound Brook in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community Middle School: 291. Smalley Elementary School: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community Middle School and Smalley Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Community Middle School is 402nd of 440 and Smalley Elementary School is 386th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).