Melvin H. Kreps Middle School vs Walter C. Black Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melvin H. Kreps Middle School
East Windsor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,160 students
Walter C. Black Elementary School
Hightstown · Public elementary · Grades K–2
510 students
| Measure | Melvin H. Kreps Middle School East Windsor, New Jersey | Walter C. Black Elementary School Hightstown, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #277 of 440 | #563 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #5051 of 15,369 | #7166 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 1,160 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 1,160 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 41% | – |
| city | East Windsor | Hightstown |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter C. Black Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 62.0).
- •Walter C. Black Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.7% vs 48.2%).
- •Walter C. Black Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.5).
- •Melvin H. Kreps Middle School is the larger school with 1,160 students compared with 510.
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 Melvin H. Kreps Middle School better than Walter C. Black Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Walter C. Black Elementary School ranks higher (76.3 vs 62.0 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 Melvin H. Kreps Middle School and Walter C. Black Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between East Windsor and Hightstown in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melvin H. Kreps Middle School: 1,160. Walter C. Black Elementary School: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melvin H. Kreps Middle School and Walter C. Black Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Melvin H. Kreps Middle School is 277th of 440 and Walter C. Black Elementary School is 563rd of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).