New Roberto Clemente vs Salem Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 186 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Roberto Clemente
Paterson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
473 students
Salem Middle School
Salem · Public middle · Grades 3–8
472 students
| Measure | New Roberto Clemente Paterson, New Jersey | Salem Middle School Salem, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #411 of 440 | #439 of 440 |
| National rank | #12041 of 15,369 | #14736 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 473 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63% | 80.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 5% |
| city | Paterson | Salem |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Roberto Clemente scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.4 vs 13.7).
- •New Roberto Clemente does better on math proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •New Roberto Clemente does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 17%).
- •New Roberto Clemente does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63% vs 80.1%).
- •New Roberto Clemente does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 15.7).
- •New Roberto Clemente is the larger school with 473 students compared with 472.
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 New Roberto Clemente better than Salem Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), New Roberto Clemente ranks higher (29.4 vs 13.7 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 New Roberto Clemente and Salem Middle School?
About 186 km in a straight line, between Paterson and Salem in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Roberto Clemente: 473. Salem Middle School: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Roberto Clemente and Salem Middle School rank in New Jersey?
New Roberto Clemente is 411th of 440 and Salem Middle School is 439th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).