John L. Costley Middle School vs Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 473 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John L. Costley Middle School
East Orange · Public middle · Grades 6–8
334 students
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
157 students
| Measure | John L. Costley Middle School East Orange, New Jersey | Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy East Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #382 of 440 | #638 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #10215 of 15,369 | #9488 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 334 | 157 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 157 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.9% | 31.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | – |
| Math proficiency | 7% | – |
| city | East Orange | East Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 38.3).
- •John L. Costley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.9% vs 31.8%).
- •Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.9).
- •John L. Costley Middle School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 157.
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 L. Costley Middle School better than Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy ranks higher (72.7 vs 38.3 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 John L. Costley Middle School and Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy?
About 473 m in a straight line, between East Orange and East Orange in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John L. Costley Middle School: 334. Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy: 157. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John L. Costley Middle School and Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy rank in New Jersey?
John L. Costley Middle School is 382nd of 440 and Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy is 638th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).