Birchwood Elementary School vs Dover Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Dover Middle School
Dover · Public middle · Grades 7–8
481 students
| Measure | Birchwood Elementary School Dover, New Jersey | Dover Middle School Dover, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #495 of 1,479 | #255 of 440 |
| National rank | #5287 of 50,301 | #4452 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 314 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 44% |
| city | Dover | Dover |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birchwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 64.6).
- •Birchwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Dover Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Birchwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 66.5%).
- •Birchwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.2).
- •Dover Middle School is the larger school with 481 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 Dover Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Birchwood Elementary School ranks higher (79.4 vs 64.6 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 Dover Middle 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. Dover Middle School: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birchwood Elementary School and Dover Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Birchwood Elementary School is 495th of 1,479 and Dover Middle School is 255th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).