Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center vs Maple Place Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center
Long Branch · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
326 students
Maple Place Middle School
Oceanport · Public middle · Grades 5–8
256 students
| Measure | Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center Long Branch, New Jersey | Maple Place Middle School Oceanport, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1077 of 1,479 | #89 of 440 |
| National rank | #26291 of 50,301 | #343 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 326 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66% | 8.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 79% |
| Math proficiency | – | 60% |
| city | Long Branch | Oceanport |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maple Place Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.2 vs 48.3).
- •Maple Place Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 66%).
- •Maple Place Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 14.2).
- •Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center is the larger school with 326 students compared with 256.
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 Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center better than Maple Place Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Maple Place Middle School ranks higher (89.2 vs 48.3 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 Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center and Maple Place Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Long Branch and Oceanport in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center: 326. Maple Place Middle School: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center and Maple Place Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center is 1077th of 1,479 and Maple Place Middle School is 89th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).