Salome H. Long Memorial School vs Thomas Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salome H. Long Memorial School
Saddle Brook · Public elementary · Grades K–6
304 students
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Fair Lawn · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,100 students
| Measure | Salome H. Long Memorial School Saddle Brook, New Jersey | Thomas Jefferson Middle School Fair Lawn, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #714 of 1,479 | #79 of 440 |
| National rank | #11823 of 50,301 | #308 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 304 | 1,100 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 1,100 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.7% | 16.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 65% |
| city | Saddle Brook | Fair Lawn |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.7 vs 69.3).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 47%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.6% vs 19.7%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.2).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School is the larger school with 1,100 students compared with 304.
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 Salome H. Long Memorial School better than Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks higher (89.7 vs 69.3 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 Salome H. Long Memorial School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Saddle Brook and Fair Lawn in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Salome H. Long Memorial School: 304. Thomas Jefferson Middle School: 1,100. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Salome H. Long Memorial School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Salome H. Long Memorial School is 714th of 1,479 and Thomas Jefferson Middle School is 79th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).