Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School vs Maxson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School
Scotch Plains · Public middle · Grades 5–8
913 students
Maxson Middle School
Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
721 students
| Measure | Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School Scotch Plains, New Jersey | Maxson Middle School Plainfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 440 | #419 of 440 |
| National rank | #213 of 15,369 | #12692 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 913 | 721 |
| Enrollment | 913 | 721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.8% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 12% |
| city | Scotch Plains | Plainfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.2 vs 25.9).
- •Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 12%).
- •Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 26%).
- •Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.8% vs 76.7%).
- •Maxson Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 11.0).
- •Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School is the larger school with 913 students compared with 721.
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 Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School better than Maxson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School ranks higher (91.2 vs 25.9 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 Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School and Maxson Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Scotch Plains and Plainfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School: 913. Maxson Middle School: 721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School and Maxson Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School is 66th of 440 and Maxson Middle School is 419th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).