Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School vs Ethel M Burke Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School
Bellmawr · Public middle · Grades 5–8
441 students
Ethel M Burke Elementary School
Bellmawr · Public elementary · Grades K–4
222 students
| Measure | Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School Bellmawr, New Jersey | Ethel M Burke Elementary School Bellmawr, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #318 of 440 | #993 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #6842 of 15,369 | #22065 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 441 | 222 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 37% |
| city | Bellmawr | Bellmawr |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (53.7 vs 54.4).
- •Ethel M Burke Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Ethel M Burke Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 58%).
- •Ethel M Burke Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 11.3).
- •Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School is the larger school with 441 students compared with 222.
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 Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School better than Ethel M Burke 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 Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School and Ethel M Burke Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bellmawr and Bellmawr in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School: 441. Ethel M Burke Elementary School: 222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School and Ethel M Burke Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School is 318th of 440 and Ethel M Burke Elementary School is 993rd of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).