Maxson Middle School vs Terrill Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maxson Middle School
Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
721 students
Terrill Middle School
Scotch Plains · Public middle · Grades 5–8
822 students
| Measure | Maxson Middle School Plainfield, New Jersey | Terrill Middle School Scotch Plains, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #419 of 440 | #53 of 440 |
| National rank | #12692 of 15,369 | #154 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 721 | 822 |
| Enrollment | 721 | 822 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 68% |
| city | Plainfield | Scotch Plains |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Terrill Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.3 vs 25.9).
- •Terrill Middle School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 12%).
- •Terrill Middle School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 26%).
- •Terrill Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.9% vs 76.7%).
- •Maxson Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 11.1).
- •Terrill Middle School is the larger school with 822 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 Maxson Middle School better than Terrill Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Terrill Middle School ranks higher (92.3 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 Maxson Middle School and Terrill Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Scotch Plains in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maxson Middle School: 721. Terrill Middle School: 822. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maxson Middle School and Terrill Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Maxson Middle School is 419th of 440 and Terrill Middle School is 53rd of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).