Aaron Decker School vs Richard Butler School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aaron Decker School
Butler · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
383 students
Richard Butler School
Butler · Public middle · Grades 5–8
291 students
| Measure | Aaron Decker School Butler, New Jersey | Richard Butler School Butler, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #538 of 1,479 | #149 of 440 |
| National rank | #6470 of 50,301 | #1089 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 383 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.9% | 34.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 58% |
| city | Butler | Butler |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard Butler School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 77.4).
- •Aaron Decker School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Richard Butler School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •Aaron Decker School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.9% vs 34.4%).
- •Richard Butler School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.6).
- •Aaron Decker School is the larger school with 383 students compared with 291.
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 Aaron Decker School better than Richard Butler School?
On the Success Index (US), Richard Butler School ranks higher (82.7 vs 77.4 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 Aaron Decker School and Richard Butler School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Butler and Butler in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aaron Decker School: 383. Richard Butler School: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aaron Decker School and Richard Butler School rank in New Jersey?
Aaron Decker School is 538th of 1,479 and Richard Butler School is 149th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).