Glenfield Middle School vs Ridgewood Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 870 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenfield Middle School
Montclair · Public middle · Grades 6–8
512 students
Ridgewood Avenue School
Glen Ridge · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
540 students
| Measure | Glenfield Middle School Montclair, New Jersey | Ridgewood Avenue School Glen Ridge, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #203 of 440 | #182 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #2389 of 15,369 | #722 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 512 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.9% | 0.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 74% |
| city | Montclair | Glen Ridge |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgewood Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.3 vs 74.8).
- •Ridgewood Avenue School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 44%).
- •Ridgewood Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 61%).
- •Ridgewood Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.6% vs 19.9%).
- •Glenfield Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 13.5).
- •Ridgewood Avenue School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 512.
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 Glenfield Middle School better than Ridgewood Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgewood Avenue School ranks higher (90.3 vs 74.8 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 Glenfield Middle School and Ridgewood Avenue School?
About 870 m in a straight line, between Montclair and Glen Ridge in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenfield Middle School: 512. Ridgewood Avenue School: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenfield Middle School and Ridgewood Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Glenfield Middle School is 203rd of 440 and Ridgewood Avenue School is 182nd of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).