Forest Avenue School vs Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Avenue School
Glen Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
127 students
Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building
Montclair · Public middle · Grades 6–8
203 students
| Measure | Forest Avenue School Glen Ridge, New Jersey | Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building Montclair, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #807 of 1,479 | #178 of 440 |
| National rank | #14971 of 50,301 | #1726 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 127 | 203 |
| Enrollment | 127 | 203 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 15.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 7.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 66% |
| Math proficiency | – | 49% |
| city | Glen Ridge | Montclair |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 64.7).
- •Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 11.5).
- •Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building is the larger school with 203 students compared with 127.
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 Forest Avenue School better than Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building?
On the Success Index (US), Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building ranks higher (78.5 vs 64.7 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 Forest Avenue School and Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Glen Ridge and Montclair in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Avenue School: 127. Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building: 203. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Avenue School and Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building rank in New Jersey?
Forest Avenue School is 807th of 1,479 and Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building is 178th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).