Crossroads South Middle School vs Indian Fields Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crossroads South Middle School
Monmouth Junction · Public middle · Grades 6–8
812 students
Indian Fields Elementary School
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
460 students
| Measure | Crossroads South Middle School Monmouth Junction, New Jersey | Indian Fields Elementary School Dayton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #87 of 440 | #420 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #338 of 15,369 | #3842 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 812 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 812 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 69% |
| city | Monmouth Junction | Dayton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crossroads South Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.2 vs 82.1).
- •Indian Fields Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •Crossroads South Middle School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 67%).
- •Crossroads South Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17% vs 17.6%).
- •Crossroads South Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.1).
- •Crossroads South Middle School is the larger school with 812 students compared with 460.
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 Crossroads South Middle School better than Indian Fields Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Crossroads South Middle School ranks higher (89.2 vs 82.1 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 Crossroads South Middle School and Indian Fields Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Monmouth Junction and Dayton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crossroads South Middle School: 812. Indian Fields Elementary School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crossroads South Middle School and Indian Fields Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Crossroads South Middle School is 87th of 440 and Indian Fields Elementary School is 420th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).