Long Branch Middle School vs Melvin H. Kreps Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 49 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
Melvin H. Kreps Middle School
East Windsor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,160 students
| Measure | Long Branch Middle School Long Branch, New Jersey | Melvin H. Kreps Middle School East Windsor, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #404 of 440 | #277 of 440 |
| National rank | #11474 of 15,369 | #5051 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,142 | 1,160 |
| Enrollment | 1,142 | 1,160 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.6% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 41% |
| city | Long Branch | East Windsor |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melvin H. Kreps Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 32.2).
- •Melvin H. Kreps Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 25%).
- •Melvin H. Kreps Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 35%).
- •Melvin H. Kreps Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 81.6%).
- •Melvin H. Kreps Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 10.7).
- •Melvin H. Kreps Middle School is the larger school with 1,160 students compared with 1,142.
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 Melvin H. Kreps Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Melvin H. Kreps Middle School ranks higher (62.0 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 Melvin H. Kreps Middle School?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Long Branch and East Windsor in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Long Branch Middle School: 1,142. Melvin H. Kreps Middle School: 1,160. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Long Branch Middle School and Melvin H. Kreps Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Long Branch Middle School is 404th of 440 and Melvin H. Kreps Middle School is 277th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).