John Adams Middle School vs Menlo Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Adams Middle School
Edison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
930 students
Menlo Park Elementary School
Edison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
802 students
| Measure | John Adams Middle School Edison, New Jersey | Menlo Park Elementary School Edison, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #41 of 440 | #293 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #120 of 15,369 | #1829 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 930 | 802 |
| Enrollment | 930 | 802 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13% | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 76% |
| city | Edison | Edison |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Adams Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.1 vs 86.5).
- •John Adams Middle School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 76%).
- •John Adams Middle School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 83%).
- •John Adams Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13% vs 22.3%).
- •John Adams Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.1).
- •John Adams Middle School is the larger school with 930 students compared with 802.
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 John Adams Middle School better than Menlo Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), John Adams Middle School ranks higher (93.1 vs 86.5 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 John Adams Middle School and Menlo Park Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Edison and Edison in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Adams Middle School: 930. Menlo Park Elementary School: 802. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Adams Middle School and Menlo Park Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
John Adams Middle School is 41st of 440 and Menlo Park Elementary School is 293rd of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).