Apshawa Elementary School vs Walter T. Bergen Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apshawa Elementary School
West Milford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
266 students
Walter T. Bergen Middle School
Bloomingdale · Public middle · Grades 5–8
238 students
| Measure | Apshawa Elementary School West Milford, New Jersey | Walter T. Bergen Middle School Bloomingdale, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #659 of 1,479 | #240 of 440 |
| National rank | #10044 of 50,301 | #3749 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 266 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | 39.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 46% |
| city | West Milford | Bloomingdale |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Apshawa Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 68.2).
- •Apshawa Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Apshawa Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Apshawa Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 39.5%).
- •Walter T. Bergen Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.1).
- •Apshawa Elementary School is the larger school with 266 students compared with 238.
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 Apshawa Elementary School better than Walter T. Bergen Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Apshawa Elementary School ranks higher (71.8 vs 68.2 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 Apshawa Elementary School and Walter T. Bergen Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between West Milford and Bloomingdale in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apshawa Elementary School: 266. Walter T. Bergen Middle School: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apshawa Elementary School and Walter T. Bergen Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Apshawa Elementary School is 659th of 1,479 and Walter T. Bergen Middle School is 240th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).