School #6/Middle School vs Slocum Skewes School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
School #6/Middle School
Cliffside Park · Public middle · Grades 5–8
679 students
Slocum Skewes School
Ridgefield · Public middle · Grades 3–8
654 students
| Measure | School #6/Middle School Cliffside Park, New Jersey | Slocum Skewes School Ridgefield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #273 of 440 | #206 of 440 |
| National rank | #4785 of 15,369 | #2503 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 679 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 679 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.3% | 49.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 56% |
| city | Cliffside Park | Ridgefield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Slocum Skewes School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 63.2).
- •Slocum Skewes School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 49%).
- •Slocum Skewes School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.2% vs 68.3%).
- •Slocum Skewes School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.7).
- •School #6/Middle School is the larger school with 679 students compared with 654.
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 School #6/Middle School better than Slocum Skewes School?
On the Success Index (US), Slocum Skewes School ranks higher (74.2 vs 63.2 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 School #6/Middle School and Slocum Skewes School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Cliffside Park and Ridgefield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
School #6/Middle School: 679. Slocum Skewes School: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do School #6/Middle School and Slocum Skewes School rank in New Jersey?
School #6/Middle School is 273rd of 440 and Slocum Skewes School is 206th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).