Montgomery Lower Middle School vs Montgomery Upper Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 47 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montgomery Lower Middle School
Skillman · Public middle · Grades 5–6
680 students
Montgomery Upper Middle School
Skillman · Public middle · Grades 7–8
760 students
| Measure | Montgomery Lower Middle School Skillman, New Jersey | Montgomery Upper Middle School Skillman, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 96 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #17 of 440 | #31 of 440 |
| National rank | #35 of 15,369 | #90 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 680 | 760 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 760 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 78% |
| city | Skillman | Skillman |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montgomery Lower Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.6 vs 93.8).
- •Montgomery Upper Middle School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 76%).
- •Montgomery Lower Middle School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Montgomery Upper Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.8% vs 7.2%).
- •Montgomery Lower Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 11.5).
- •Montgomery Upper Middle School is the larger school with 760 students compared with 680.
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 Montgomery Lower Middle School better than Montgomery Upper Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Montgomery Lower Middle School ranks higher (95.6 vs 93.8 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 Montgomery Lower Middle School and Montgomery Upper Middle School?
About 47 m in a straight line, between Skillman and Skillman in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montgomery Lower Middle School: 680. Montgomery Upper Middle School: 760. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montgomery Lower Middle School and Montgomery Upper Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Montgomery Lower Middle School is 17th of 440 and Montgomery Upper Middle School is 31st of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).