Grover Cleveland Middle School vs Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 495 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grover Cleveland Middle School
Caldwell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
610 students
Jefferson Elementary School
West Caldwell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
246 students
| Measure | Grover Cleveland Middle School Caldwell, New Jersey | Jefferson Elementary School West Caldwell, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #174 of 440 | #387 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1646 of 15,369 | #3337 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 610 | 246 |
| Enrollment | 610 | 246 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.6% | 17.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 62% |
| city | Caldwell | West Caldwell |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 79.0).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •Grover Cleveland Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 17.9%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.5).
- •Grover Cleveland Middle School is the larger school with 610 students compared with 246.
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 Grover Cleveland Middle School better than Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (83.1 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 Grover Cleveland Middle School and Jefferson Elementary School?
About 495 m in a straight line, between Caldwell and West Caldwell in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grover Cleveland Middle School: 610. Jefferson Elementary School: 246. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grover Cleveland Middle School and Jefferson Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Grover Cleveland Middle School is 174th of 440 and Jefferson Elementary School is 387th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).