Fords Middle School vs Lafayette Estates Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 894 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fords Middle School
Fords · Public middle · Grades 6–8
645 students
Lafayette Estates Elementary School
Fords · Public elementary · Grades K–5
705 students
| Measure | Fords Middle School Fords, New Jersey | Lafayette Estates Elementary School Fords, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #356 of 440 | #1156 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #9008 of 15,369 | #30641 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 645 | 705 |
| Enrollment | 645 | 705 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 46% |
| city | Fords | Fords |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fords Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.7 vs 42.0).
- •Lafayette Estates Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 33%).
- •Fords Middle School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Lafayette Estates Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 56.9%).
- •Fords Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.6).
- •Lafayette Estates Elementary School is the larger school with 705 students compared with 645.
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 Fords Middle School better than Lafayette Estates Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fords Middle School ranks higher (43.7 vs 42.0 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 Fords Middle School and Lafayette Estates Elementary School?
About 894 m in a straight line, between Fords and Fords in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fords Middle School: 645. Lafayette Estates Elementary School: 705. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fords Middle School and Lafayette Estates Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Fords Middle School is 356th of 440 and Lafayette Estates Elementary School is 1156th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).