North Plainfield Middle School vs Valley View School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Plainfield Middle School
North Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
538 students
Valley View School
Watchung · Public middle · Grades 5–8
276 students
| Measure | North Plainfield Middle School North Plainfield, New Jersey | Valley View School Watchung, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #398 of 440 | #46 of 440 |
| National rank | #11054 of 15,369 | #137 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 538 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.6% | 2.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 63% |
| city | North Plainfield | Watchung |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley View School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.7 vs 34.1).
- •Valley View School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 17%).
- •Valley View School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 42%).
- •Valley View School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.2% vs 78.6%).
- •Valley View School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 10.3).
- •North Plainfield Middle School is the larger school with 538 students compared with 276.
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 North Plainfield Middle School better than Valley View School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley View School ranks higher (92.7 vs 34.1 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 North Plainfield Middle School and Valley View School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between North Plainfield and Watchung in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Plainfield Middle School: 538. Valley View School: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Plainfield Middle School and Valley View School rank in New Jersey?
North Plainfield Middle School is 398th of 440 and Valley View School is 46th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).