Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School vs Maxson Middle 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.
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students
Maxson Middle School
Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
721 students
| Measure | Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School Plainfield, New Jersey | Maxson Middle School Plainfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1377 of 1,479 | #419 of 440 |
| National rank | #41693 of 50,301 | #12692 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 423 | 721 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.2% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 12% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (25.0 vs 25.9).
- •Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 12%).
- •Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Maxson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 83.2%).
- •Maxson Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 12.8).
- •Maxson Middle School is the larger school with 721 students compared with 423.
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 Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School better than Maxson Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School and Maxson Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School: 423. Maxson Middle School: 721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School and Maxson Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School is 1377th of 1,479 and Maxson Middle School is 419th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).