Community Middle School vs Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.7 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
Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro
Plainsboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
439 students
| Measure | Community Middle School Plainsboro, New Jersey | Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro Plainsboro, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 96 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #12 of 440 | #54 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #22 of 15,369 | #188 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 1,029 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.7% | 17.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 8.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | – |
| Math proficiency | 81% | – |
| city | Plainsboro | Plainsboro |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Community Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.4 vs 94.0).
- •Community Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.7% vs 17.8%).
- •Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 10.2).
- •Community Middle School is the larger school with 1,029 students compared with 439.
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 Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro?
On the Success Index (US), Community Middle School ranks higher (96.4 vs 94.0 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 Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Plainsboro and Plainsboro in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community Middle School: 1,029. Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community Middle School and Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro rank in New Jersey?
Community Middle School is 12th of 440 and Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro is 54th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).