Irving Primary School vs Thomas Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irving Primary School
Highland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
326 students
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Edison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
954 students
| Measure | Irving Primary School Highland Park, New Jersey | Thomas Jefferson Middle School Edison, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #589 of 1,479 | #258 of 440 |
| National rank | #7960 of 50,301 | #4505 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 326 | 954 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 954 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.3% | 45.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 64% |
| Math proficiency | – | 46% |
| city | Highland Park | Edison |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irving Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 64.5).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.6% vs 46.3%).
- •Irving Primary School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.0).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School is the larger school with 954 students compared with 326.
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 Irving Primary School better than Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Irving Primary School ranks higher (75.0 vs 64.5 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 Irving Primary School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Highland Park and Edison in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irving Primary School: 326. Thomas Jefferson Middle School: 954. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irving Primary School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Irving Primary School is 589th of 1,479 and Thomas Jefferson Middle School is 258th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).