Copeland Middle School vs Katharine D Malone Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Copeland Middle School
Rockaway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
799 students
Katharine D Malone Elementary School
Rockaway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
303 students
| Measure | Copeland Middle School Rockaway, New Jersey | Katharine D Malone Elementary School Rockaway, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #176 of 440 | #458 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1682 of 15,369 | #4662 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 799 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 799 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.4% | 18.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 57% |
| city | Rockaway | Rockaway |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Katharine D Malone Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 78.7).
- •Katharine D Malone Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Copeland Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Katharine D Malone Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 20.4%).
- •Katharine D Malone Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.5).
- •Copeland Middle School is the larger school with 799 students compared with 303.
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 Copeland Middle School better than Katharine D Malone Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Katharine D Malone Elementary School ranks higher (80.6 vs 78.7 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 Copeland Middle School and Katharine D Malone Elementary School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Rockaway and Rockaway in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Copeland Middle School: 799. Katharine D Malone Elementary School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Copeland Middle School and Katharine D Malone Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Copeland Middle School is 176th of 440 and Katharine D Malone Elementary School is 458th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).