Fords Middle School vs Mildred B. Moss Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.9 km 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
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School
Metuchen · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
152 students
| Measure | Fords Middle School Fords, New Jersey | Mildred B. Moss Elementary School Metuchen, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #356 of 440 | #394 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #9008 of 15,369 | #3436 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 645 | 152 |
| Enrollment | 645 | 152 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 4.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 33% | – |
| city | Fords | Metuchen |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mildred B. Moss Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 43.7).
- •Mildred B. Moss Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.6% vs 56.9%).
- •Fords Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.8).
- •Fords Middle School is the larger school with 645 students compared with 152.
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 Mildred B. Moss Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mildred B. Moss Elementary School ranks higher (82.9 vs 43.7 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 Fords Middle School and Mildred B. Moss Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Fords and Metuchen in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fords Middle School: 645. Mildred B. Moss Elementary School: 152. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fords Middle School and Mildred B. Moss Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Fords Middle School is 356th of 440 and Mildred B. Moss Elementary School is 394th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).