Beverly City School District vs Samuel M Ridgway Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beverly City School District
Beverly · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
342 students
Samuel M Ridgway Middle School
Edgewater Park · Public middle · Grades 5–8
417 students
| Measure | Beverly City School District Beverly, New Jersey | Samuel M Ridgway Middle School Edgewater Park, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1018 of 1,479 | #367 of 440 |
| National rank | #23229 of 50,301 | #9568 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 342 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.6% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 33% |
| city | Beverly | Edgewater Park |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beverly City School District scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.7 vs 41.2).
- •Samuel M Ridgway Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Beverly City School District does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 41%).
- •Samuel M Ridgway Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.3% vs 71.6%).
- •Beverly City School District does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 11.6).
- •Samuel M Ridgway Middle School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 342.
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 Beverly City School District better than Samuel M Ridgway Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Beverly City School District ranks higher (52.7 vs 41.2 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 Beverly City School District and Samuel M Ridgway Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Beverly and Edgewater Park in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beverly City School District: 342. Samuel M Ridgway Middle School: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beverly City School District and Samuel M Ridgway Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Beverly City School District is 1018th of 1,479 and Samuel M Ridgway Middle School is 367th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).