Burlington Township Middle School at Springside vs Samuel Smith Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burlington Township Middle School at Springside
Burlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
822 students
Samuel Smith Elementary School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
310 students
| Measure | Burlington Township Middle School at Springside Burlington, New Jersey | Samuel Smith Elementary School Burlington, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #287 of 440 | #836 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #5450 of 15,369 | #15878 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 822 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 822 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.8% | 65.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | – |
| Math proficiency | 39% | – |
| city | Burlington | Burlington |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Samuel Smith Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 60.1).
- •Burlington Township Middle School at Springside does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.8% vs 65.8%).
- •Samuel Smith Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 10.7).
- •Burlington Township Middle School at Springside is the larger school with 822 students compared with 310.
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 Burlington Township Middle School at Springside better than Samuel Smith Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Samuel Smith Elementary School ranks higher (63.4 vs 60.1 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 Burlington Township Middle School at Springside and Samuel Smith Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Burlington in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burlington Township Middle School at Springside: 822. Samuel Smith Elementary School: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burlington Township Middle School at Springside and Samuel Smith Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Burlington Township Middle School at Springside is 287th of 440 and Samuel Smith Elementary School is 836th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).