Berkeley Elementary vs Emerson Jr Sr High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berkeley Elementary
Westwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
277 students
Emerson Jr Sr High
Emerson · Public high · Grades 7–12
440 students
| Measure | Berkeley Elementary Westwood, New Jersey | Emerson Jr Sr High Emerson, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #126 of 1,479 | #58 of 357 |
| National rank | #442 of 50,301 | #1297 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 277 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.1% | 14.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 50% |
| city | Westwood | Emerson |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Berkeley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.7 vs 79.8).
- •Berkeley Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 50%).
- •Berkeley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Emerson Jr Sr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.3% vs 18.1%).
- •Emerson Jr Sr High does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.7).
- •Emerson Jr Sr High is the larger school with 440 students compared with 277.
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 Berkeley Elementary better than Emerson Jr Sr High?
On the Success Index (US), Berkeley Elementary ranks higher (91.7 vs 79.8 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 Berkeley Elementary and Emerson Jr Sr High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Westwood and Emerson in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berkeley Elementary: 277. Emerson Jr Sr High: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berkeley Elementary and Emerson Jr Sr High rank in New Jersey?
Berkeley Elementary is 126th of 1,479 and Emerson Jr Sr High is 58th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).