E Raymond Appleby Elementary School vs Jonas Salk Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E Raymond Appleby Elementary School
Spotswood · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
365 students
Jonas Salk Middle School
Old Bridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
886 students
| Measure | E Raymond Appleby Elementary School Spotswood, New Jersey | Jonas Salk Middle School Old Bridge, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #655 of 1,479 | #204 of 440 |
| National rank | #9921 of 50,301 | #2407 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 365 | 886 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 886 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 25.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 48% |
| city | Spotswood | Old Bridge |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jonas Salk Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 72.0).
- •E Raymond Appleby Elementary School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 48%).
- •Jonas Salk Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 56%).
- •Jonas Salk Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 30.7%).
- •E Raymond Appleby Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.5).
- •Jonas Salk Middle School is the larger school with 886 students compared with 365.
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 E Raymond Appleby Elementary School better than Jonas Salk Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jonas Salk Middle School ranks higher (74.7 vs 72.0 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 E Raymond Appleby Elementary School and Jonas Salk Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Spotswood and Old Bridge in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E Raymond Appleby Elementary School: 365. Jonas Salk Middle School: 886. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E Raymond Appleby Elementary School and Jonas Salk Middle School rank in New Jersey?
E Raymond Appleby Elementary School is 655th of 1,479 and Jonas Salk Middle School is 204th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).