Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School vs Willard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School
Midland Park · Public high · Grades 7–12
367 students
Willard Elementary School
Ridgewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
440 students
| Measure | Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School Midland Park, New Jersey | Willard Elementary School Ridgewood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #45 of 357 | #159 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #872 of 16,910 | #613 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 367 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.6% | 1.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 79% |
| city | Midland Park | Ridgewood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willard Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.9 vs 83.0).
- •Willard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 46%).
- •Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 79%).
- •Willard Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.1% vs 7.6%).
- •Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 13.3).
- •Willard Elementary School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 367.
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 Park Jr./Sr. High School better than Willard Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Willard Elementary School ranks higher (90.9 vs 83.0 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 Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School and Willard Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Midland Park and Ridgewood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School: 367. Willard Elementary School: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School and Willard Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School is 45th of 357 and Willard Elementary School is 159th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).