Northfield Community Middle School vs Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 158 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northfield Community Middle School
Northfield · Public middle · Grades 5–8
397 students
Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation
Orange · Public middle · Grades 8–8
397 students
| Measure | Northfield Community Middle School Northfield, New Jersey | Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #212 of 440 | #365 of 440 |
| National rank | #2761 of 15,369 | #9496 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 8–8 |
| Students | 397 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 31% |
| city | Northfield | Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northfield Community Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 41.5).
- •Northfield Community Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 31%).
- •Northfield Community Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 38%).
- •Northfield Community Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 65.7%).
- •Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 9.7).
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 Northfield Community Middle School better than Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation?
On the Success Index (US), Northfield Community Middle School ranks higher (72.9 vs 41.5 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 Northfield Community Middle School and Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation?
About 158 km in a straight line, between Northfield and Orange in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northfield Community Middle School: 397. Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northfield Community Middle School and Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation rank in New Jersey?
Northfield Community Middle School is 212th of 440 and Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation is 365th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).