Cranbury School vs Melvin H. Kreps Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cranbury School
Cranbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
421 students
Melvin H. Kreps Middle School
East Windsor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,160 students
| Measure | Cranbury School Cranbury, New Jersey | Melvin H. Kreps Middle School East Windsor, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 1,479 | #277 of 440 |
| National rank | #94 of 50,301 | #5051 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 421 | 1,160 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 1,160 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.5% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 7.5 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 41% |
| city | Cranbury | East Windsor |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cranbury School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.1 vs 62.0).
- •Cranbury School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 41%).
- •Cranbury School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 57%).
- •Cranbury School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.5% vs 48.2%).
- •Cranbury School does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 10.5).
- •Melvin H. Kreps Middle School is the larger school with 1,160 students compared with 421.
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 Cranbury School better than Melvin H. Kreps Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cranbury School ranks higher (95.1 vs 62.0 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 Cranbury School and Melvin H. Kreps Middle School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Cranbury and East Windsor in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cranbury School: 421. Melvin H. Kreps Middle School: 1,160. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cranbury School and Melvin H. Kreps Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Cranbury School is 26th of 1,479 and Melvin H. Kreps Middle School is 277th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).