Jefferson Elementary vs Maplewood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary
Union · Public middle · Grades 5–5
564 students
Maplewood Middle School
Maplewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
762 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary Union, New Jersey | Maplewood Middle School Maplewood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #294 of 440 | #163 of 440 |
| National rank | #5681 of 15,369 | #1445 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 564 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.7% | 18.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 53% |
| city | Union | Maplewood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maplewood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 59.1).
- •Maplewood Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 45%).
- •Maplewood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 58%).
- •Maplewood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 52.7%).
- •Maplewood Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 13.8).
- •Maplewood Middle School is the larger school with 762 students compared with 564.
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 Jefferson Elementary better than Maplewood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Maplewood Middle School ranks higher (80.3 vs 59.1 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 Jefferson Elementary and Maplewood Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Union and Maplewood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary: 564. Maplewood Middle School: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary and Maplewood Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Jefferson Elementary is 294th of 440 and Maplewood Middle School is 163rd of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).