Beechwood School vs Evergreen Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.2 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
Evergreen Elementary School
Scotch Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
449 students
| Measure | Beechwood School Mountainside, New Jersey | Evergreen Elementary School Scotch Plains, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #288 of 1,479 | #284 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1777 of 50,301 | #1747 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 265 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.8% | 2.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 72% |
| Math proficiency | – | 67% |
| city | Mountainside | Scotch Plains |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.6 vs 86.7).
- •Evergreen Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.2% vs 3.8%).
- •Evergreen Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.3).
- •Evergreen Elementary School is the larger school with 449 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 Evergreen Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Beechwood School and Evergreen Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Mountainside and Scotch Plains in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beechwood School: 265. Evergreen Elementary School: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beechwood School and Evergreen Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Beechwood School is 288th of 1,479 and Evergreen Elementary School is 284th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).