Katharine D Malone Elementary School vs Valleyview Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Katharine D Malone Elementary School
Rockaway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
303 students
Valleyview Middle School
Denville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
571 students
| Measure | Katharine D Malone Elementary School Rockaway, New Jersey | Valleyview Middle School Denville, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #458 of 1,479 | #71 of 440 |
| National rank | #4662 of 50,301 | #259 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 303 | 571 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 571 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.8% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 61% |
| city | Rockaway | Denville |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valleyview Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.5 vs 80.6).
- •Valleyview Middle School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Valleyview Middle School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Valleyview Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6% vs 18.8%).
- •Katharine D Malone Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.6).
- •Valleyview Middle School is the larger school with 571 students compared with 303.
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 Katharine D Malone Elementary School better than Valleyview Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Valleyview Middle School ranks higher (90.5 vs 80.6 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 Katharine D Malone Elementary School and Valleyview Middle School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Rockaway and Denville in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Katharine D Malone Elementary School: 303. Valleyview Middle School: 571. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Katharine D Malone Elementary School and Valleyview Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Katharine D Malone Elementary School is 458th of 1,479 and Valleyview Middle School is 71st of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).