Jonas Salk Middle School vs Spotswood Memorial Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jonas Salk Middle School
Old Bridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
886 students
Spotswood Memorial Middle School
Spotswood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
269 students
| Measure | Jonas Salk Middle School Old Bridge, New Jersey | Spotswood Memorial Middle School Spotswood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #204 of 440 | #179 of 440 |
| National rank | #2407 of 15,369 | #1778 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 886 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 886 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.1% | 30.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 55% |
| city | Old Bridge | Spotswood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spotswood Memorial Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 74.7).
- •Spotswood Memorial Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 48%).
- •Spotswood Memorial Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Jonas Salk Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 30.9%).
- •Spotswood Memorial Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.5).
- •Jonas Salk Middle School is the larger school with 886 students compared with 269.
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 Jonas Salk Middle School better than Spotswood Memorial Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Spotswood Memorial Middle School ranks higher (78.3 vs 74.7 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 Jonas Salk Middle School and Spotswood Memorial Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Old Bridge and Spotswood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jonas Salk Middle School: 886. Spotswood Memorial Middle School: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jonas Salk Middle School and Spotswood Memorial Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Jonas Salk Middle School is 204th of 440 and Spotswood Memorial Middle School is 179th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).