Birchwood Elementary School vs Copeland Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.5 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
Copeland Middle School
Rockaway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
799 students
| Measure | Birchwood Elementary School Dover, New Jersey | Copeland Middle School Rockaway, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #495 of 1,479 | #176 of 440 |
| National rank | #5287 of 50,301 | #1682 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 314 | 799 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 799 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 45% |
| city | Dover | Rockaway |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.4 vs 78.7).
- •Birchwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Copeland Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 21%).
- •Birchwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 10.5).
- •Copeland Middle School is the larger school with 799 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 Copeland Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Birchwood Elementary School and Copeland Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Dover and Rockaway in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birchwood Elementary School: 314. Copeland Middle School: 799. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birchwood Elementary School and Copeland Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Birchwood Elementary School is 495th of 1,479 and Copeland Middle School is 176th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).