Franklin Avenue Middle School vs Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Avenue Middle School
Franklin Lakes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
369 students
Valley Middle School
Oakland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
446 students
| Measure | Franklin Avenue Middle School Franklin Lakes, New Jersey | Valley Middle School Oakland, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #44 of 440 | #97 of 440 |
| National rank | #134 of 15,369 | #393 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 369 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.3% | 8.5% |
| Students per teacher | 7.1 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 58% |
| city | Franklin Lakes | Oakland |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Avenue Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.8 vs 88.7).
- •Franklin Avenue Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •Franklin Avenue Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.3% vs 8.5%).
- •Franklin Avenue Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.1 vs 9.5).
- •Valley Middle School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 369.
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 Franklin Avenue Middle School better than Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Avenue Middle School ranks higher (92.8 vs 88.7 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 Franklin Avenue Middle School and Valley Middle School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Franklin Lakes and Oakland in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Avenue Middle School: 369. Valley Middle School: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Avenue Middle School and Valley Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Franklin Avenue Middle School is 44th of 440 and Valley Middle School is 97th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).