Midland Elementary School vs Somerville Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Midland Elementary School
Paramus · Public elementary · Grades K–4
200 students
Somerville Elementary School
Ridgewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
394 students
| Measure | Midland Elementary School Paramus, New Jersey | Somerville Elementary School Ridgewood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #267 of 1,479 | #28 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1556 of 50,301 | #99 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 200 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20% | 3.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 86% |
| city | Paramus | Ridgewood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somerville Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.1 vs 87.3).
- •Somerville Elementary School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 77%).
- •Somerville Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 72%).
- •Somerville Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.8% vs 20%).
- •Midland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.3).
- •Somerville Elementary School is the larger school with 394 students compared with 200.
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 Midland Elementary School better than Somerville Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Somerville Elementary School ranks higher (95.1 vs 87.3 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 Midland Elementary School and Somerville Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Paramus and Ridgewood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Midland Elementary School: 200. Somerville Elementary School: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Midland Elementary School and Somerville Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Midland Elementary School is 267th of 1,479 and Somerville Elementary School is 28th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).