Pearl R. Miller Middle School vs Richard Butler School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pearl R. Miller Middle School
Kinnelon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
378 students
Richard Butler School
Butler · Public middle · Grades 5–8
291 students
| Measure | Pearl R. Miller Middle School Kinnelon, New Jersey | Richard Butler School Butler, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #49 of 440 | #149 of 440 |
| National rank | #142 of 15,369 | #1089 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 378 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.2% | 34.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 58% |
| city | Kinnelon | Butler |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pearl R. Miller Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.6 vs 82.7).
- •Pearl R. Miller Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 58%).
- •Pearl R. Miller Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 75%).
- •Pearl R. Miller Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.2% vs 34.4%).
- •Richard Butler School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 9.9).
- •Pearl R. Miller Middle School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 291.
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 Pearl R. Miller Middle School better than Richard Butler School?
On the Success Index (US), Pearl R. Miller Middle School ranks higher (92.6 vs 82.7 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 Pearl R. Miller Middle School and Richard Butler School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Kinnelon and Butler in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pearl R. Miller Middle School: 378. Richard Butler School: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pearl R. Miller Middle School and Richard Butler School rank in New Jersey?
Pearl R. Miller Middle School is 49th of 440 and Richard Butler School is 149th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).