Long Branch Middle School vs Maple Place Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long Branch Middle School
Long Branch · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,142 students
Maple Place Middle School
Oceanport · Public middle · Grades 5–8
256 students
| Measure | Long Branch Middle School Long Branch, New Jersey | Maple Place Middle School Oceanport, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #404 of 440 | #89 of 440 |
| National rank | #11474 of 15,369 | #343 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,142 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 1,142 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.6% | 8.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 60% |
| city | Long Branch | Oceanport |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maple Place Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.2 vs 32.2).
- •Maple Place Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 25%).
- •Maple Place Middle School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 35%).
- •Maple Place Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 81.6%).
- •Maple Place Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.7).
- •Long Branch Middle School is the larger school with 1,142 students compared with 256.
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 Long Branch Middle School better than Maple Place Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Maple Place Middle School ranks higher (89.2 vs 32.2 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 Long Branch Middle School and Maple Place Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Long Branch and Oceanport in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Long Branch Middle School: 1,142. Maple Place Middle School: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Long Branch Middle School and Maple Place Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Long Branch Middle School is 404th of 440 and Maple Place Middle School is 89th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).