J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School vs Liberty Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 135 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School
Mantua · Public middle · Grades 4–6
558 students
Liberty Middle School
West Orange · Public middle · Grades 7–8
559 students
| Measure | J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School Mantua, New Jersey | Liberty Middle School West Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #161 of 440 | #268 of 440 |
| National rank | #1441 of 15,369 | #4757 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 558 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.3% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 38% |
| city | Mantua | West Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 63.3).
- •J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 38%).
- •J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 61%).
- •J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 46.2%).
- •Liberty Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 10.5).
- •Liberty Middle School is the larger school with 559 students compared with 558.
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 J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School better than Liberty Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School ranks higher (80.3 vs 63.3 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 J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School and Liberty Middle School?
About 135 km in a straight line, between Mantua and West Orange in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School: 558. Liberty Middle School: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School and Liberty Middle School rank in New Jersey?
J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School is 161st of 440 and Liberty Middle School is 268th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).