Helen I. Smith School vs Midland School #1
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helen I. Smith School
Saddle Brook · Public elementary · Grades K–6
340 students
Midland School #1
Rochelle Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
458 students
| Measure | Helen I. Smith School Saddle Brook, New Jersey | Midland School #1 Rochelle Park, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #955 of 1,479 | #690 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #20757 of 50,301 | #10885 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 340 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.1% | 29.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 44% |
| city | Saddle Brook | Rochelle Park |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Midland School #1 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 56.3).
- •Midland School #1 does better on math proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Midland School #1 does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 47%).
- •Helen I. Smith School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 29.9%).
- •Midland School #1 does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.1).
- •Midland School #1 is the larger school with 458 students compared with 340.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Helen I. Smith School better than Midland School #1?
On the Success Index (US), Midland School #1 ranks higher (70.6 vs 56.3 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 Helen I. Smith School and Midland School #1?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Saddle Brook and Rochelle Park in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helen I. Smith School: 340. Midland School #1: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helen I. Smith School and Midland School #1 rank in New Jersey?
Helen I. Smith School is 955th of 1,479 and Midland School #1 is 690th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).