Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 vs Garfield Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellen Ochoa School Number 22
Passaic · Public middle · Grades 4–6
613 students
Garfield Middle School
Garfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
971 students
| Measure | Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 Passaic, New Jersey | Garfield Middle School Garfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #396 of 440 | #340 of 440 |
| National rank | #10965 of 15,369 | #8305 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 613 | 971 |
| Enrollment | 613 | 971 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 66.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 49% |
| Math proficiency | – | 33% |
| city | Passaic | Garfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 34.5).
- •Garfield Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.6% vs 99.7%).
- •Garfield Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.4).
- •Garfield Middle School is the larger school with 971 students compared with 613.
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 Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 better than Garfield Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Middle School ranks higher (46.9 vs 34.5 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 Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 and Garfield Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Passaic and Garfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellen Ochoa School Number 22: 613. Garfield Middle School: 971. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 and Garfield Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 is 396th of 440 and Garfield Middle School is 340th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).