Lakeview Elementary School vs Thomas Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeview Elementary School
Denville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
699 students
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Rockaway · Public middle · Grades 4–8
299 students
| Measure | Lakeview Elementary School Denville, New Jersey | Thomas Jefferson Middle School Rockaway, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #222 of 1,479 | #215 of 440 |
| National rank | #1066 of 50,301 | #2941 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 699 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 699 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.7% | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 46% |
| city | Denville | Rockaway |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeview Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.8 vs 72.0).
- •Lakeview Elementary School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 46%).
- •Lakeview Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 60%).
- •Lakeview Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 32.4%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.1).
- •Lakeview Elementary School is the larger school with 699 students compared with 299.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Lakeview Elementary School better than Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeview Elementary School ranks higher (88.8 vs 72.0 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 Lakeview Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Denville and Rockaway in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeview Elementary School: 699. Thomas Jefferson Middle School: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeview Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Lakeview Elementary School is 222nd of 1,479 and Thomas Jefferson Middle School is 215th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).