Lakeside School vs Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside School
Pompton Lakes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
370 students
Valley Middle School
Oakland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
446 students
| Measure | Lakeside School Pompton Lakes, New Jersey | Valley Middle School Oakland, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #164 of 440 | #97 of 440 |
| National rank | #1470 of 15,369 | #393 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 370 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 8.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 58% |
| city | Pompton Lakes | Oakland |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 80.1).
- •Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 54%).
- •Lakeside School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 76%).
- •Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.5% vs 34.9%).
- •Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.6).
- •Valley Middle School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 370.
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 Lakeside School better than Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Middle School ranks higher (88.7 vs 80.1 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 Lakeside School and Valley Middle School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Pompton Lakes and Oakland in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside School: 370. Valley Middle School: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside School and Valley Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Lakeside School is 164th of 440 and Valley Middle School is 97th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).