Jefferson Elementary vs Theodore Schor Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 23 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
Theodore Schor Middle School
Piscataway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
563 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary Union, New Jersey | Theodore Schor Middle School Piscataway, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #294 of 440 | #260 of 440 |
| National rank | #5681 of 15,369 | #4558 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 564 | 563 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.7% | 47.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 43% |
| city | Union | Piscataway |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Theodore Schor Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 59.1).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 43%).
- •Theodore Schor Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Theodore Schor Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 52.7%).
- •Theodore Schor Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.8).
- •Jefferson Elementary is the larger school with 564 students compared with 563.
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 Theodore Schor Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Theodore Schor Middle School ranks higher (64.2 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 Theodore Schor Middle School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Union and Piscataway in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary: 564. Theodore Schor Middle School: 563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary and Theodore Schor Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Jefferson Elementary is 294th of 440 and Theodore Schor Middle School is 260th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).