Betsy Ross Elementary vs Eric S. Smith Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Betsy Ross Elementary
Mahwah · Public elementary · Grades K–3
238 students
Eric S. Smith Middle School
Ramsey · Public middle · Grades 6–8
613 students
| Measure | Betsy Ross Elementary Mahwah, New Jersey | Eric S. Smith Middle School Ramsey, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #25 of 1,479 | #50 of 440 |
| National rank | #92 of 50,301 | #145 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 238 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5% | 5.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 64% |
| city | Mahwah | Ramsey |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Betsy Ross Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.1 vs 92.5).
- •Betsy Ross Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 64%).
- •Betsy Ross Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Betsy Ross Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5% vs 5.7%).
- •Eric S. Smith Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 10.3).
- •Eric S. Smith Middle School is the larger school with 613 students compared with 238.
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 Betsy Ross Elementary better than Eric S. Smith Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Betsy Ross Elementary ranks higher (95.1 vs 92.5 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 Betsy Ross Elementary and Eric S. Smith Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Mahwah and Ramsey in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Betsy Ross Elementary: 238. Eric S. Smith Middle School: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Betsy Ross Elementary and Eric S. Smith Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Betsy Ross Elementary is 25th of 1,479 and Eric S. Smith Middle School is 50th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).