Kelly Elementary School vs Liberty Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelly Elementary School
W Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–5
451 students
Liberty Middle School
West Orange · Public middle · Grades 7–8
559 students
| Measure | Kelly Elementary School W Orange, New Jersey | Liberty Middle School West Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #730 of 1,479 | #268 of 440 |
| National rank | #12203 of 50,301 | #4757 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 451 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 38% |
| city | W Orange | West Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kelly Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 63.3).
- •Kelly Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 38%).
- •Liberty Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 60%).
- •Kelly Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43% vs 46.2%).
- •Kelly Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 10.4).
- •Liberty Middle School is the larger school with 559 students compared with 451.
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 Kelly Elementary School better than Liberty Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kelly Elementary School ranks higher (68.7 vs 63.3 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 Kelly Elementary School and Liberty Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between W Orange and West Orange in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kelly Elementary School: 451. Liberty Middle School: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kelly Elementary School and Liberty Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Kelly Elementary School is 730th of 1,479 and Liberty Middle School is 268th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).