Gould/Mountain Elementary School vs Grover Cleveland Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gould/Mountain Elementary School
N Caldwell · Public middle · Grades 4–6
279 students
Grover Cleveland Middle School
Caldwell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
610 students
| Measure | Gould/Mountain Elementary School N Caldwell, New Jersey | Grover Cleveland Middle School Caldwell, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 97 Top 5% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #8 of 440 | #174 of 440 |
| National rank | #13 of 15,369 | #1646 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 279 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 12.6% |
| Students per teacher | 6.8 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 50% |
| city | N Caldwell | Caldwell |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gould/Mountain Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (97.1 vs 79.0).
- •Gould/Mountain Elementary School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 50%).
- •Gould/Mountain Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 65%).
- •Gould/Mountain Elementary School does better on students per teacher (6.8 vs 11.5).
- •Grover Cleveland Middle School is the larger school with 610 students compared with 279.
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 Gould/Mountain Elementary School better than Grover Cleveland Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gould/Mountain Elementary School ranks higher (97.1 vs 79.0 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 Gould/Mountain Elementary School and Grover Cleveland Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between N Caldwell and Caldwell in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gould/Mountain Elementary School: 279. Grover Cleveland Middle School: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gould/Mountain Elementary School and Grover Cleveland Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Gould/Mountain Elementary School is 8th of 440 and Grover Cleveland Middle School is 174th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).