Leonia Middle School vs Upper School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leonia Middle School
Leonia · Public middle · Grades 5–8
661 students
Upper School
Englewood Cliffs · Public middle · Grades 3–8
264 students
| Measure | Leonia Middle School Leonia, New Jersey | Upper School Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 97 Top 5% |
| State rank | #127 of 440 | #11 of 440 |
| National rank | #681 of 15,369 | #21 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 661 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.2% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 6.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 80% |
| city | Leonia | Englewood Cliffs |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Upper School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.5 vs 85.6).
- •Upper School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 65%).
- •Upper School does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 73%).
- •Upper School does better on students per teacher (6.9 vs 12.2).
- •Leonia Middle School is the larger school with 661 students compared with 264.
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 Leonia Middle School better than Upper School?
On the Success Index (US), Upper School ranks higher (96.5 vs 85.6 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 Leonia Middle School and Upper School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Leonia and Englewood Cliffs in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leonia Middle School: 661. Upper School: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leonia Middle School and Upper School rank in New Jersey?
Leonia Middle School is 127th of 440 and Upper School is 11th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).