Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School vs Raymond W. Kershaw School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.0 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
Raymond W. Kershaw School
Mount Ephraim · Public middle · Grades 6–8
137 students
| Measure | Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School Bellmawr, New Jersey | Raymond W. Kershaw School Mount Ephraim, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #318 of 440 | #320 of 440 |
| National rank | #6842 of 15,369 | #6981 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 441 | 137 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 137 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 8.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 37% |
| city | Bellmawr | Mount Ephraim |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (53.7 vs 53.1).
- •Raymond W. Kershaw School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Raymond W. Kershaw School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 58%).
- •Raymond W. Kershaw School does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 11.3).
- •Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School is the larger school with 441 students compared with 137.
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 Raymond W. Kershaw 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 Raymond W. Kershaw School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bellmawr and Mount Ephraim in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School: 441. Raymond W. Kershaw School: 137. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School and Raymond W. Kershaw School rank in New Jersey?
Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School is 318th of 440 and Raymond W. Kershaw School is 320th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).