John H. Walker Middle School vs Spring Garden School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John H. Walker Middle School
Nutley · Public middle · Grades 7–8
637 students
Spring Garden School
Nutley · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
606 students
| Measure | John H. Walker Middle School Nutley, New Jersey | Spring Garden School Nutley, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #154 of 440 | #506 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1204 of 15,369 | #5637 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 637 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 637 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.9% | 7.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 67% |
| city | Nutley | Nutley |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John H. Walker Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.8 vs 78.9).
- •Spring Garden School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Spring Garden School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 76%).
- •Spring Garden School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.9% vs 17.9%).
- •John H. Walker Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.4).
- •John H. Walker Middle School is the larger school with 637 students compared with 606.
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 H. Walker Middle School better than Spring Garden School?
On the Success Index (US), John H. Walker Middle School ranks higher (81.8 vs 78.9 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 H. Walker Middle School and Spring Garden School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Nutley and Nutley in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John H. Walker Middle School: 637. Spring Garden School: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John H. Walker Middle School and Spring Garden School rank in New Jersey?
John H. Walker Middle School is 154th of 440 and Spring Garden School is 506th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).