Emil A. Cavallini Middle School vs Wandell School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emil A. Cavallini Middle School
Upper Saddle River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
389 students
Wandell School
Saddle River · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
116 students
| Measure | Emil A. Cavallini Middle School Upper Saddle River, New Jersey | Wandell School Saddle River, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 97 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #6 of 440 | #168 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #8 of 15,369 | #656 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 389 | 116 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 116 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 0.8% | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| city | Upper Saddle River | Saddle River |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emil A. Cavallini Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (97.4 vs 90.7).
- •Wandell School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 86%).
- •Wandell School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 9.5).
- •Emil A. Cavallini Middle School is the larger school with 389 students compared with 116.
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 Emil A. Cavallini Middle School better than Wandell School?
On the Success Index (US), Emil A. Cavallini Middle School ranks higher (97.4 vs 90.7 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 Emil A. Cavallini Middle School and Wandell School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Upper Saddle River and Saddle River in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emil A. Cavallini Middle School: 389. Wandell School: 116. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emil A. Cavallini Middle School and Wandell School rank in New Jersey?
Emil A. Cavallini Middle School is 6th of 440 and Wandell School is 168th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).