Gilmore J Fisher Middle School vs Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gilmore J Fisher Middle School
Ewing · Public middle · Grades 6–8
789 students
Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School
Trenton · Public middle · Grades 4–6
546 students
| Measure | Gilmore J Fisher Middle School Ewing, New Jersey | Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School Trenton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #345 of 440 | #408 of 440 |
| National rank | #8475 of 15,369 | #11621 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 789 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 789 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 33% | – |
| city | Ewing | Trenton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gilmore J Fisher Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 31.5).
- •Gilmore J Fisher Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 82.2%).
- •Gilmore J Fisher Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 15.2).
- •Gilmore J Fisher Middle School is the larger school with 789 students compared with 546.
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 Gilmore J Fisher Middle School better than Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Gilmore J Fisher Middle School ranks higher (46.2 vs 31.5 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 Gilmore J Fisher Middle School and Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Ewing and Trenton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gilmore J Fisher Middle School: 789. Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gilmore J Fisher Middle School and Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School rank in New Jersey?
Gilmore J Fisher Middle School is 345th of 440 and Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School is 408th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).