Little Falls Township Public School # 3 vs West Essex Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Little Falls Township Public School # 3
Little Falls · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
217 students
West Essex Middle School
North Caldwell · Public middle · Grades 7–8
558 students
| Measure | Little Falls Township Public School # 3 Little Falls, New Jersey | West Essex Middle School North Caldwell, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #302 of 1,479 | #55 of 440 |
| National rank | #1939 of 50,301 | #158 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 217 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 217 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35% | 4.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 65% |
| city | Little Falls | North Caldwell |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Essex Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.2 vs 86.2).
- •Little Falls Township Public School # 3 does better on math proficiency (82% vs 65%).
- •Little Falls Township Public School # 3 does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •West Essex Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.8% vs 35%).
- •West Essex Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.8).
- •West Essex Middle School is the larger school with 558 students compared with 217.
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 Little Falls Township Public School # 3 better than West Essex Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), West Essex Middle School ranks higher (92.2 vs 86.2 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 Little Falls Township Public School # 3 and West Essex Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Little Falls and North Caldwell in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Little Falls Township Public School # 3: 217. West Essex Middle School: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Little Falls Township Public School # 3 and West Essex Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Little Falls Township Public School # 3 is 302nd of 1,479 and West Essex Middle School is 55th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).