Prospect Park Middle School vs Prospect Park School No. 1
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 408 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prospect Park Middle School
Prospect Park · Public middle · Grades 7–8
143 students
Prospect Park School No. 1
Prospect Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
620 students
| Measure | Prospect Park Middle School Prospect Park, New Jersey | Prospect Park School No. 1 Prospect Park, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #285 of 440 | #1128 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #5339 of 15,369 | #29221 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 143 | 620 |
| Enrollment | 143 | 620 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 33% |
| Math proficiency | – | 18% |
| city | Prospect Park | Prospect Park |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prospect Park Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 44.1).
- •Prospect Park School No. 1 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 51.7%).
- •Prospect Park School No. 1 does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 9.5).
- •Prospect Park School No. 1 is the larger school with 620 students compared with 143.
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 Prospect Park Middle School better than Prospect Park School No. 1?
On the Success Index (US), Prospect Park Middle School ranks higher (60.7 vs 44.1 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 Prospect Park Middle School and Prospect Park School No. 1?
About 408 m in a straight line, between Prospect Park and Prospect Park in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prospect Park Middle School: 143. Prospect Park School No. 1: 620. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prospect Park Middle School and Prospect Park School No. 1 rank in New Jersey?
Prospect Park Middle School is 285th of 440 and Prospect Park School No. 1 is 1128th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).