Betty McElmon Elementary School vs Long Branch Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Betty McElmon Elementary School
West Long Branch · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
320 students
Long Branch Middle School
Long Branch · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,142 students
| Measure | Betty McElmon Elementary School West Long Branch, New Jersey | Long Branch Middle School Long Branch, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #307 of 1,479 | #404 of 440 |
| National rank | #2043 of 50,301 | #11474 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 320 | 1,142 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 1,142 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.7% | 81.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 25% |
| city | West Long Branch | Long Branch |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Betty McElmon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.9 vs 32.2).
- •Betty McElmon Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 25%).
- •Betty McElmon Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 35%).
- •Betty McElmon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 81.6%).
- •Betty McElmon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.7).
- •Long Branch Middle School is the larger school with 1,142 students compared with 320.
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 Betty McElmon Elementary School better than Long Branch Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Betty McElmon Elementary School ranks higher (85.9 vs 32.2 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 Betty McElmon Elementary School and Long Branch Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between West Long Branch and Long Branch in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Betty McElmon Elementary School: 320. Long Branch Middle School: 1,142. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Betty McElmon Elementary School and Long Branch Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Betty McElmon Elementary School is 307th of 1,479 and Long Branch Middle School is 404th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).