Gilmore J Fisher Middle School vs Timberlane Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 6.3 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
Timberlane Middle School
Pennington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
803 students
| Measure | Gilmore J Fisher Middle School Ewing, New Jersey | Timberlane Middle School Pennington, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #345 of 440 | #80 of 440 |
| National rank | #8475 of 15,369 | #309 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 789 | 803 |
| Enrollment | 789 | 803 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 6.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 61% |
| city | Ewing | Pennington |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Timberlane Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.7 vs 46.2).
- •Timberlane Middle School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 33%).
- •Timberlane Middle School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 42%).
- •Timberlane Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.6% vs 60.1%).
- •Gilmore J Fisher Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 9.8).
- •Timberlane Middle School is the larger school with 803 students compared with 789.
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 Timberlane Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Timberlane Middle School ranks higher (89.7 vs 46.2 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 Timberlane Middle School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Ewing and Pennington in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gilmore J Fisher Middle School: 789. Timberlane Middle School: 803. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gilmore J Fisher Middle School and Timberlane Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Gilmore J Fisher Middle School is 345th of 440 and Timberlane Middle School is 80th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).