Bret Harte Elementary School vs Henry C. Beck Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bret Harte Elementary School
Cherry Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
363 students
Henry C. Beck Middle School
Cherry Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
701 students
| Measure | Bret Harte Elementary School Cherry Hill, New Jersey | Henry C. Beck Middle School Cherry Hill, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #519 of 1,479 | #103 of 440 |
| National rank | #6064 of 50,301 | #438 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 363 | 701 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 701 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.4% | 17.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 62% |
| city | Cherry Hill | Cherry Hill |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry C. Beck Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.2 vs 78.1).
- •Henry C. Beck Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Bret Harte Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 74%).
- •Bret Harte Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.4% vs 17.3%).
- •Henry C. Beck Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 15.8).
- •Henry C. Beck Middle School is the larger school with 701 students compared with 363.
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 Bret Harte Elementary School better than Henry C. Beck Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Henry C. Beck Middle School ranks higher (88.2 vs 78.1 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 Bret Harte Elementary School and Henry C. Beck Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Cherry Hill and Cherry Hill in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bret Harte Elementary School: 363. Henry C. Beck Middle School: 701. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bret Harte Elementary School and Henry C. Beck Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Bret Harte Elementary School is 519th of 1,479 and Henry C. Beck Middle School is 103rd of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).