Liberty Middle School vs St. Cloud Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.5 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
St. Cloud Elementary School
W Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–5
436 students
| Measure | Liberty Middle School West Orange, New Jersey | St. Cloud Elementary School W Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #268 of 440 | #223 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #4757 of 15,369 | #1080 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 559 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 559 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 14.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 77% |
| city | West Orange | W Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Cloud Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.8 vs 63.3).
- •St. Cloud Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 38%).
- •St. Cloud Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 61%).
- •St. Cloud Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% 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 436.
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 St. Cloud Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), St. Cloud Elementary School ranks higher (88.8 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 St. Cloud Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between West Orange and W Orange in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty Middle School: 559. St. Cloud Elementary School: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty Middle School and St. Cloud Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Liberty Middle School is 268th of 440 and St. Cloud Elementary School is 223rd of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).