Lincoln Middle School vs School 18
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Middle School
Hawthorne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
522 students
School 18
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
601 students
| Measure | Lincoln Middle School Hawthorne, New Jersey | School 18 Paterson, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #248 of 440 | #1241 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #4081 of 15,369 | #34397 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–8 |
| Students | 522 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.7% | 68.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 18% |
| city | Hawthorne | Paterson |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 36.4).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 18%).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 40%).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 68.4%).
- •School 18 is the larger school with 601 students compared with 522.
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 Lincoln Middle School better than School 18?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Middle School ranks higher (66.6 vs 36.4 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 Lincoln Middle School and School 18?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hawthorne and Paterson in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Middle School: 522. School 18: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Middle School and School 18 rank in New Jersey?
Lincoln Middle School is 248th of 440 and School 18 is 1241st of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).