Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School vs Van Derveer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School
Bridgewater · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,220 students
Van Derveer Elementary School
Somerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
745 students
| Measure | Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School Bridgewater, New Jersey | Van Derveer Elementary School Somerville, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #83 of 440 | #823 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #324 of 15,369 | #15353 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,220 | 745 |
| Enrollment | 1,220 | 745 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.6% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 50% |
| city | Bridgewater | Somerville |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.4 vs 64.2).
- •Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 50%).
- •Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 52%).
- •Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 43%).
- •Van Derveer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.5).
- •Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 745.
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 Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School better than Van Derveer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School ranks higher (89.4 vs 64.2 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 Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School and Van Derveer Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bridgewater and Somerville in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School: 1,220. Van Derveer Elementary School: 745. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School and Van Derveer Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School is 83rd of 440 and Van Derveer Elementary School is 823rd of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).