Lincoln School vs School #6/Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln School
Fairview · Public middle · Grades 3–8
635 students
School #6/Middle School
Cliffside Park · Public middle · Grades 5–8
679 students
| Measure | Lincoln School Fairview, New Jersey | School #6/Middle School Cliffside Park, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #403 of 440 | #273 of 440 |
| National rank | #11294 of 15,369 | #4785 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 635 | 679 |
| Enrollment | 635 | 679 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.1% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 49% |
| city | Fairview | Cliffside Park |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School #6/Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.2 vs 33.0).
- •School #6/Middle School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 25%).
- •School #6/Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 36%).
- •School #6/Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.3% vs 76.1%).
- •Lincoln School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 11.7).
- •School #6/Middle School is the larger school with 679 students compared with 635.
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 School better than School #6/Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), School #6/Middle School ranks higher (63.2 vs 33.0 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 School and School #6/Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Fairview and Cliffside Park in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln School: 635. School #6/Middle School: 679. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln School and School #6/Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Lincoln School is 403rd of 440 and School #6/Middle School is 273rd of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).