Frederic W. Cook Elementary School vs Maxson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 727 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
198 students
Maxson Middle School
Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
721 students
| Measure | Frederic W. Cook Elementary School Plainfield, New Jersey | Maxson Middle School Plainfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1198 of 1,479 | #419 of 440 |
| National rank | #32483 of 50,301 | #12692 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 198 | 721 |
| Enrollment | 198 | 721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.5% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 5.5 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frederic W. Cook Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 25.9).
- •Frederic W. Cook Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Frederic W. Cook Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Frederic W. Cook Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 76.7%).
- •Frederic W. Cook Elementary School does better on students per teacher (5.5 vs 9.2).
- •Maxson Middle School is the larger school with 721 students compared with 198.
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 Frederic W. Cook Elementary School better than Maxson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Frederic W. Cook Elementary School ranks higher (39.2 vs 25.9 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 Frederic W. Cook Elementary School and Maxson Middle School?
About 727 m in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School: 198. Maxson Middle School: 721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederic W. Cook Elementary School and Maxson Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School is 1198th of 1,479 and Maxson Middle School is 419th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).