Demarest Middle School vs Luther Lee Emerson School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Demarest Middle School
Demarest · Public middle · Grades 5–8
359 students
Luther Lee Emerson School
Demarest · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
221 students
| Measure | Demarest Middle School Demarest, New Jersey | Luther Lee Emerson School Demarest, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 97 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #9 of 440 | #178 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #15 of 15,369 | #707 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 2–4 |
| Students | 359 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 72% |
| city | Demarest | Demarest |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Demarest Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (97.0 vs 90.4).
- •Demarest Middle School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 72%).
- •Demarest Middle School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 77%).
- •Demarest Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.8% vs 1.4%).
- •Luther Lee Emerson School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.3).
- •Demarest Middle School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 221.
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 Demarest Middle School better than Luther Lee Emerson School?
On the Success Index (US), Demarest Middle School ranks higher (97.0 vs 90.4 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 Demarest Middle School and Luther Lee Emerson School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Demarest and Demarest in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Demarest Middle School: 359. Luther Lee Emerson School: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Demarest Middle School and Luther Lee Emerson School rank in New Jersey?
Demarest Middle School is 9th of 440 and Luther Lee Emerson School is 178th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).