Benjamin Franklin Elementary School vs Howard M. Phifer Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Pennsauken · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
418 students
Howard M. Phifer Middle School
Pennsauken · Public middle · Grades 6–8
988 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Pennsauken, New Jersey | Howard M. Phifer Middle School Pennsauken, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1174 of 1,479 | #405 of 440 |
| National rank | #31250 of 50,301 | #11494 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 418 | 988 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 988 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 81.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Pennsauken | Pennsauken |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.0 vs 32.1).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Howard M. Phifer Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.1% vs 81.4%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.0).
- •Howard M. Phifer Middle School is the larger school with 988 students compared with 418.
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 Benjamin Franklin Elementary School better than Howard M. Phifer Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin Franklin Elementary School ranks higher (41.0 vs 32.1 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 Benjamin Franklin Elementary School and Howard M. Phifer Middle School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Pennsauken and Pennsauken in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School: 418. Howard M. Phifer Middle School: 988. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Elementary School and Howard M. Phifer Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is 1174th of 1,479 and Howard M. Phifer Middle School is 405th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).