Birches Elementary School vs Whitman Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birches Elementary School
Turnersville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
472 students
Whitman Elementary School
Turnersville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
566 students
| Measure | Birches Elementary School Turnersville, New Jersey | Whitman Elementary School Turnersville, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #592 of 1,479 | #453 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #8056 of 50,301 | #4462 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 472 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.9% | 23.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 67% |
| city | Turnersville | Turnersville |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitman Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 74.8).
- •Whitman Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •Whitman Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 56%).
- •Birches Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 23.5%).
- •Birches Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.0).
- •Whitman Elementary School is the larger school with 566 students compared with 472.
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 Birches Elementary School better than Whitman Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Whitman Elementary School ranks higher (81.0 vs 74.8 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 Birches Elementary School and Whitman Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Turnersville and Turnersville in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birches Elementary School: 472. Whitman Elementary School: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birches Elementary School and Whitman Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Birches Elementary School is 592nd of 1,479 and Whitman Elementary School is 453rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).