Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School vs Mary Bray 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
Mary Bray Elementary School
Mount Ephraim · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students
| Measure | Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School Bellmawr, New Jersey | Mary Bray Elementary School Mount Ephraim, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #318 of 440 | #558 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #6842 of 15,369 | #6949 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 441 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 39.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 62% |
| city | Bellmawr | Mount Ephraim |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary Bray Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 53.7).
- •Mary Bray Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 33%).
- •Mary Bray Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Mary Bray Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.1% vs 58%).
- •Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.6).
- •Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School is the larger school with 441 students compared with 289.
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 Mary Bray Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mary Bray Elementary School ranks higher (76.6 vs 53.7 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 Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School and Mary Bray Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bellmawr and Mount Ephraim in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School: 441. Mary Bray Elementary School: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School and Mary Bray Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School is 318th of 440 and Mary Bray Elementary School is 558th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).