Birchwood Elementary School vs Dennis B O'Brien Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 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
Dennis B O'Brien Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
298 students
| Measure | Birchwood Elementary School Dover, New Jersey | Dennis B O'Brien Elementary School Dover, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #495 of 1,479 | #499 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #5287 of 50,301 | #5359 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 314 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 25.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| city | Dover | Dover |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.4 vs 79.3).
- •Dennis B O'Brien Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Birchwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Birchwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 25.5%).
- •Dennis B O'Brien Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.1).
- •Birchwood Elementary School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 298.
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 Dennis B O'Brien Elementary 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 Dennis B O'Brien Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birchwood Elementary School: 314. Dennis B O'Brien Elementary School: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birchwood Elementary School and Dennis B O'Brien Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Birchwood Elementary School is 495th of 1,479 and Dennis B O'Brien Elementary School is 499th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).