Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School vs Lewis F. Cole Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 59 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School
East Brunswick · Public middle · Grades 5–6
1,221 students
Lewis F. Cole Middle School
Fort Lee · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,227 students
| Measure | Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School East Brunswick, New Jersey | Lewis F. Cole Middle School Fort Lee, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #122 of 440 | #166 of 440 |
| National rank | #632 of 15,369 | #1497 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,221 | 1,227 |
| Enrollment | 1,221 | 1,227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.1% | 25.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 58% |
| city | East Brunswick | Fort Lee |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.1 vs 79.9).
- •Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 58%).
- •Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.6).
- •Lewis F. Cole Middle School is the larger school with 1,227 students compared with 1,221.
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 Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School better than Lewis F. Cole Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School ranks higher (86.1 vs 79.9 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 Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School and Lewis F. Cole Middle School?
About 59 km in a straight line, between East Brunswick and Fort Lee in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School: 1,221. Lewis F. Cole Middle School: 1,227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School and Lewis F. Cole Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School is 122nd of 440 and Lewis F. Cole Middle School is 166th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).