Prospect Park Middle School vs School 12
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 802 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
School 12
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades K–8
474 students
| Measure | Prospect Park Middle School Prospect Park, New Jersey | School 12 Paterson, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #285 of 440 | #1427 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #5339 of 15,369 | #43684 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 143 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 143 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 78.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 19% |
| Math proficiency | – | 7% |
| city | Prospect Park | Paterson |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prospect Park Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 21.9).
- •Prospect Park Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 78.7%).
- •Prospect Park Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.6).
- •School 12 is the larger school with 474 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 School 12?
On the Success Index (US), Prospect Park Middle School ranks higher (60.7 vs 21.9 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 School 12?
About 802 m in a straight line, between Prospect Park and Paterson in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prospect Park Middle School: 143. School 12: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prospect Park Middle School and School 12 rank in New Jersey?
Prospect Park Middle School is 285th of 440 and School 12 is 1427th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).