Community Middle School vs Thomas R Grover Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Community Middle School
Plainsboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,029 students
Thomas R Grover Middle School
West Windsor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,183 students
| Measure | Community Middle School Plainsboro, New Jersey | Thomas R Grover Middle School West Windsor, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 96 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #12 of 440 | #23 of 440 |
| National rank | #22 of 15,369 | #63 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,029 | 1,183 |
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 1,183 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.7% | 8.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 79% |
| city | Plainsboro | West Windsor |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Community Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.4 vs 94.7).
- •Community Middle School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 79%).
- •Community Middle School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 86%).
- •Thomas R Grover Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.6% vs 8.7%).
- •Community Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.6).
- •Thomas R Grover Middle School is the larger school with 1,183 students compared with 1,029.
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 Thomas R Grover Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Community Middle School ranks higher (96.4 vs 94.7 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 Community Middle School and Thomas R Grover Middle School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Plainsboro and West Windsor in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community Middle School: 1,029. Thomas R Grover Middle School: 1,183. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community Middle School and Thomas R Grover Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Community Middle School is 12th of 440 and Thomas R Grover Middle School is 23rd of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).