Lakewood Middle School vs Spruce Street Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakewood Middle School
Lakewood · Public middle · Grades 7–8
574 students
Spruce Street Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
554 students
| Measure | Lakewood Middle School Lakewood, New Jersey | Spruce Street Elementary School Lakewood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #413 of 440 | #1335 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #12145 of 15,369 | #39363 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 1–2 |
| Students | 574 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | – |
| Math proficiency | 19% | – |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (28.8 vs 28.8).
- •Spruce Street Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.6% vs 93%).
- •Lakewood Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 14.6).
- •Lakewood Middle School is the larger school with 574 students compared with 554.
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 Middle School better than Spruce Street Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lakewood Middle School and Spruce Street Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakewood Middle School: 574. Spruce Street Elementary School: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakewood Middle School and Spruce Street Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Lakewood Middle School is 413th of 440 and Spruce Street Elementary School is 1335th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).