Grandview Elementary School vs West Essex Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 975 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grandview Elementary School
N Caldwell · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
420 students
West Essex Middle School
North Caldwell · Public middle · Grades 7–8
558 students
| Measure | Grandview Elementary School N Caldwell, New Jersey | West Essex Middle School North Caldwell, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #83 of 1,479 | #55 of 440 |
| National rank | #271 of 50,301 | #158 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 420 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 4.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 65% |
| city | N Caldwell | North Caldwell |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (93.1 vs 92.2).
- •Grandview Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 65%).
- •Grandview Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 79%).
- •West Essex Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.0).
- •West Essex Middle School is the larger school with 558 students compared with 420.
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 Grandview Elementary School better than West Essex 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 Grandview Elementary School and West Essex Middle School?
About 975 m in a straight line, between N Caldwell and North Caldwell in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grandview Elementary School: 420. West Essex Middle School: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grandview Elementary School and West Essex Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Grandview Elementary School is 83rd of 1,479 and West Essex Middle School is 55th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).