Beechwood School vs Deerfield Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beechwood School
Mountainside · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
265 students
Deerfield Elementary School
Mountainside · Public middle · Grades 3–8
483 students
| Measure | Beechwood School Mountainside, New Jersey | Deerfield Elementary School Mountainside, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #288 of 1,479 | #29 of 440 |
| National rank | #1777 of 50,301 | #86 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 265 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.8% | 2.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 81% |
| Math proficiency | – | 73% |
| city | Mountainside | Mountainside |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deerfield Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.9 vs 86.6).
- •Deerfield Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.9% vs 3.8%).
- •Deerfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.3).
- •Deerfield Elementary School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 265.
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 Beechwood School better than Deerfield Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Deerfield Elementary School ranks higher (93.9 vs 86.6 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 Beechwood School and Deerfield Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Mountainside and Mountainside in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beechwood School: 265. Deerfield Elementary School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beechwood School and Deerfield Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Beechwood School is 288th of 1,479 and Deerfield Elementary School is 29th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).