Joyce Kilmer School vs Lawrence Brook Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joyce Kilmer School
Milltown · Public middle · Grades 4–8
444 students
Lawrence Brook Elementary School
East Brunswick · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
362 students
| Measure | Joyce Kilmer School Milltown, New Jersey | Lawrence Brook Elementary School East Brunswick, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #169 of 440 | #263 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1543 of 15,369 | #1510 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 444 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.8% | 25.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 72% |
| city | Milltown | East Brunswick |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawrence Brook Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.4 vs 79.6).
- •Lawrence Brook Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 53%).
- •Lawrence Brook Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •Joyce Kilmer School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.8% vs 25.4%).
- •Lawrence Brook Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 10.6).
- •Joyce Kilmer School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 362.
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 Joyce Kilmer School better than Lawrence Brook Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lawrence Brook Elementary School ranks higher (87.4 vs 79.6 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 Joyce Kilmer School and Lawrence Brook Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Milltown and East Brunswick in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joyce Kilmer School: 444. Lawrence Brook Elementary School: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joyce Kilmer School and Lawrence Brook Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Joyce Kilmer School is 169th of 440 and Lawrence Brook Elementary School is 263rd of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).