Ella G Clarke Elementary School vs Lakewood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 528 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ella G Clarke Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
314 students
Lakewood Middle School
Lakewood · Public middle · Grades 7–8
574 students
| Measure | Ella G Clarke Elementary School Lakewood, New Jersey | Lakewood Middle School Lakewood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1343 of 1,479 | #413 of 440 |
| National rank | #39794 of 50,301 | #12145 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 314 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 19% |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (28.0 vs 28.8).
- •Ella G Clarke Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •Lakewood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 24%).
- •Lakewood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93% vs 94.3%).
- •Ella G Clarke Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 8.6).
- •Lakewood Middle School is the larger school with 574 students compared with 314.
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 Ella G Clarke Elementary School better than Lakewood 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 Ella G Clarke Elementary School and Lakewood Middle School?
About 528 m in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ella G Clarke Elementary School: 314. Lakewood Middle School: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ella G Clarke Elementary School and Lakewood Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Ella G Clarke Elementary School is 1343rd of 1,479 and Lakewood Middle School is 413th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).