Lewis F. Cole Middle School vs Lindbergh Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 971 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lewis F. Cole Middle School
Fort Lee · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,227 students
Lindbergh Elementary School
Palisades Park · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
762 students
| Measure | Lewis F. Cole Middle School Fort Lee, New Jersey | Lindbergh Elementary School Palisades Park, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #166 of 440 | #1139 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1497 of 15,369 | #29748 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 1–6 |
| Students | 1,227 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 1,227 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.1% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 35% |
| city | Fort Lee | Palisades Park |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lewis F. Cole Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 43.3).
- •Lewis F. Cole Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 35%).
- •Lewis F. Cole Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 50%).
- •Lewis F. Cole Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 79.9%).
- •Lindbergh Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.6).
- •Lewis F. Cole Middle School is the larger school with 1,227 students compared with 762.
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 Lewis F. Cole Middle School better than Lindbergh Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lewis F. Cole Middle School ranks higher (79.9 vs 43.3 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 Lewis F. Cole Middle School and Lindbergh Elementary School?
About 971 m in a straight line, between Fort Lee and Palisades Park in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lewis F. Cole Middle School: 1,227. Lindbergh Elementary School: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lewis F. Cole Middle School and Lindbergh Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Lewis F. Cole Middle School is 166th of 440 and Lindbergh Elementary School is 1139th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).