Birchwood Elementary School vs Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchwood Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students
Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School
Wharton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
346 students
| Measure | Birchwood Elementary School Dover, New Jersey | Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School Wharton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #495 of 1,479 | #346 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #5287 of 50,301 | #2472 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 314 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| city | Dover | Wharton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.9 vs 79.4).
- •Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Birchwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 27.5%).
- •Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.1).
- •Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 314.
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 Birchwood Elementary School better than Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School ranks higher (84.9 vs 79.4 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 Birchwood Elementary School and Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Dover and Wharton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birchwood Elementary School: 314. Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birchwood Elementary School and Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Birchwood Elementary School is 495th of 1,479 and Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School is 346th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).