Ernest P. Barka Elementary School vs West Running Brook Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School
Derry · Public elementary · Grades K–4
485 students
West Running Brook Intermediate School
Derry · Public middle · Grades 5–6
639 students
| Measure | Ernest P. Barka Elementary School Derry, New Hampshire | West Running Brook Intermediate School Derry, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #127 of 254 | #24 of 93 |
| National rank | #9711 of 50,301 | #1167 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 485 | 639 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.5% | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 56% | – |
| city | Derry | Derry |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Running Brook Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 72.3).
- •Ernest P. Barka Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.5% vs 26.8%).
- •West Running Brook Intermediate School is the larger school with 639 students compared with 485.
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 Ernest P. Barka Elementary School better than West Running Brook Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), West Running Brook Intermediate School ranks higher (82.1 vs 72.3 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 Ernest P. Barka Elementary School and West Running Brook Intermediate School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Derry and Derry in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School: 485. West Running Brook Intermediate School: 639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernest P. Barka Elementary School and West Running Brook Intermediate School rank in New Hampshire?
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School is 127th of 254 and West Running Brook Intermediate School is 24th of 93 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).