Liberty Middle School vs Mount Pleasant Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberty Middle School
West Orange · Public middle · Grades 7–8
559 students
Mount Pleasant Middle School
Livingston · Public middle · Grades 6–6
530 students
| Measure | Liberty Middle School West Orange, New Jersey | Mount Pleasant Middle School Livingston, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #268 of 440 | #48 of 440 |
| National rank | #4757 of 15,369 | #141 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–6 |
| Students | 559 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 559 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 72% |
| city | West Orange | Livingston |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Pleasant Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.6 vs 63.3).
- •Mount Pleasant Middle School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 38%).
- •Mount Pleasant Middle School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 61%).
- •Mount Pleasant Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4% vs 46.2%).
- •Liberty Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.8).
- •Liberty Middle School is the larger school with 559 students compared with 530.
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 Liberty Middle School better than Mount Pleasant Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Pleasant Middle School ranks higher (92.6 vs 63.3 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 Liberty Middle School and Mount Pleasant Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between West Orange and Livingston in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty Middle School: 559. Mount Pleasant Middle School: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty Middle School and Mount Pleasant Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Liberty Middle School is 268th of 440 and Mount Pleasant Middle School is 48th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).