Fredon Township School vs Halsted Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fredon Township School
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
203 students
Halsted Middle School
Newton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
280 students
| Measure | Fredon Township School Newton, New Jersey | Halsted Middle School Newton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #549 of 1,479 | #323 of 440 |
| National rank | #6748 of 50,301 | #7186 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 203 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 203 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.8% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 8.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 19% |
| city | Newton | Newton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fredon Township School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 52.0).
- •Fredon Township School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 19%).
- •Fredon Township School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Fredon Township School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.8% vs 53.6%).
- •Halsted Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 10.7).
- •Halsted Middle School is the larger school with 280 students compared with 203.
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 Fredon Township School better than Halsted Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fredon Township School ranks higher (76.9 vs 52.0 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 Fredon Township School and Halsted Middle School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Newton and Newton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fredon Township School: 203. Halsted Middle School: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fredon Township School and Halsted Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Fredon Township School is 549th of 1,479 and Halsted Middle School is 323rd of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).