Lakewood Early Childhood Center vs Lakewood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 340 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakewood Early Childhood Center
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
248 students
Lakewood Middle School
Lakewood · Public middle · Grades 7–8
574 students
| Measure | Lakewood Early Childhood Center Lakewood, New Jersey | Lakewood Middle School Lakewood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1074 of 1,479 | #413 of 440 |
| National rank | #26099 of 50,301 | #12145 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 248 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 248 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.1% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 5.4 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 35% |
| Math proficiency | – | 19% |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood Early Childhood Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.6 vs 28.8).
- •Lakewood Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.1% vs 93%).
- •Lakewood Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (5.4 vs 8.6).
- •Lakewood Middle School is the larger school with 574 students compared with 248.
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 Lakewood Early Childhood Center better than Lakewood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood Early Childhood Center ranks higher (48.6 vs 28.8 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 Lakewood Early Childhood Center and Lakewood Middle School?
About 340 m in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakewood Early Childhood Center: 248. Lakewood Middle School: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakewood Early Childhood Center and Lakewood Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Lakewood Early Childhood Center is 1074th of 1,479 and Lakewood Middle School is 413th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).