Joseph R. Bolger Middle School vs Ocean Avenue Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 914 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph R. Bolger Middle School
Keansburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
318 students
Ocean Avenue Elementary School
North Middletown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students
| Measure | Joseph R. Bolger Middle School Keansburg, New Jersey | Ocean Avenue Elementary School North Middletown, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 440 | #848 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #12512 of 15,369 | #16276 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 318 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| city | Keansburg | North Middletown |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ocean Avenue Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 26.9).
- •Ocean Avenue Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Ocean Avenue Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 33%).
- •Ocean Avenue Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 76.4%).
- •Ocean Avenue Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.7).
- •Joseph R. Bolger Middle School is the larger school with 318 students compared with 283.
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 R. Bolger Middle School better than Ocean Avenue Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ocean Avenue Elementary School ranks higher (62.8 vs 26.9 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 Joseph R. Bolger Middle School and Ocean Avenue Elementary School?
About 914 m in a straight line, between Keansburg and North Middletown in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph R. Bolger Middle School: 318. Ocean Avenue Elementary School: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph R. Bolger Middle School and Ocean Avenue Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Joseph R. Bolger Middle School is 418th of 440 and Ocean Avenue Elementary School is 848th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).