Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 vs Muhammad Ali School Number 23
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 52 m 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
Muhammad Ali School Number 23
Passaic · Public middle · Grades 7–8
442 students
| Measure | Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 Passaic, New Jersey | Muhammad Ali School Number 23 Passaic, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #396 of 440 | #369 of 440 |
| National rank | #10965 of 15,369 | #9624 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 613 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 613 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Passaic | Passaic |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Muhammad Ali School Number 23 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 34.5).
- •Muhammad Ali School Number 23 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.7%).
- •Muhammad Ali School Number 23 does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 11.4).
- •Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 is the larger school with 613 students compared with 442.
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 Muhammad Ali School Number 23?
On the Success Index (US), Muhammad Ali School Number 23 ranks higher (40.9 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 Muhammad Ali School Number 23?
About 52 m in a straight line, between Passaic and Passaic in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellen Ochoa School Number 22: 613. Muhammad Ali School Number 23: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 and Muhammad Ali School Number 23 rank in New Jersey?
Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 is 396th of 440 and Muhammad Ali School Number 23 is 369th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).