John Marshall Elementary School vs Thomas Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 870 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Marshall Elementary School
Edison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
762 students
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Edison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
954 students
| Measure | John Marshall Elementary School Edison, New Jersey | Thomas Jefferson Middle School Edison, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #392 of 1,479 | #258 of 440 |
| National rank | #3393 of 50,301 | #4505 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 762 | 954 |
| Enrollment | 762 | 954 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.3% | 45.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 46% |
| city | Edison | Edison |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Marshall Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 64.5).
- •John Marshall Elementary School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 46%).
- •John Marshall Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 64%).
- •John Marshall Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 45.6%).
- •John Marshall Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.0).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School is the larger school with 954 students compared with 762.
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 Marshall Elementary School better than Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John Marshall Elementary School ranks higher (83.0 vs 64.5 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 Marshall Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
About 870 m in a straight line, between Edison and Edison in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Marshall Elementary School: 762. Thomas Jefferson Middle School: 954. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Marshall Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School rank in New Jersey?
John Marshall Elementary School is 392nd of 1,479 and Thomas Jefferson Middle School is 258th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).