Berkeley Elementary vs Holdrum Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.0 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
Holdrum Middle School
River Vale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
347 students
| Measure | Berkeley Elementary Westwood, New Jersey | Holdrum Middle School River Vale, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #126 of 1,479 | #64 of 440 |
| National rank | #442 of 50,301 | #193 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 277 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.1% | 0.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| city | Westwood | River Vale |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (91.7 vs 91.5).
- •Berkeley Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Berkeley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •Holdrum Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.9% vs 18.1%).
- •Holdrum Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 10.7).
- •Holdrum Middle School is the larger school with 347 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 Holdrum Middle 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 Berkeley Elementary and Holdrum Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Westwood and River Vale in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berkeley Elementary: 277. Holdrum Middle School: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berkeley Elementary and Holdrum Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Berkeley Elementary is 126th of 1,479 and Holdrum Middle School is 64th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).