Garfield Public Preschool Annex vs Thomas Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Public Preschool Annex
Garfield · Public other · Grades PK–PK
105 students
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Lodi · Public middle · Grades 6–8
686 students
| Measure | Garfield Public Preschool Annex Garfield, New Jersey | Thomas Jefferson Middle School Lodi, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #213 of 440 |
| National rank | – | #2901 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 105 | 686 |
| Enrollment | 105 | 686 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40% | 65.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 85% |
| Math proficiency | – | 55% |
| city | Garfield | Lodi |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Public Preschool Annex does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 65.9%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 11.7).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School is the larger school with 686 students compared with 105.
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 Garfield Public Preschool Annex better than Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Garfield Public Preschool Annex and Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Garfield and Lodi in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Public Preschool Annex: 105. Thomas Jefferson Middle School: 686. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Public Preschool Annex and Thomas Jefferson Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Garfield Public Preschool Annex is unranked and Thomas Jefferson Middle School is 213th of 440 among other schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).