Cheesequake School vs Samsel Upper Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheesequake School
Matawan · Public other · Grades PK–PK
255 students
Samsel Upper Elementary School
Parlin · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
870 students
| Measure | Cheesequake School Matawan, New Jersey | Samsel Upper Elementary School Parlin, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #777 of 1,479 |
| National rank | – | #13806 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 255 | 870 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 870 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.3% | 46.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Matawan | Parlin |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cheesequake School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.3% vs 46.7%).
- •Cheesequake School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 10.7).
- •Samsel Upper Elementary School is the larger school with 870 students compared with 255.
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 Cheesequake School better than Samsel Upper 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 Cheesequake School and Samsel Upper Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Matawan and Parlin in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cheesequake School: 255. Samsel Upper Elementary School: 870. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cheesequake School and Samsel Upper Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Cheesequake School is unranked and Samsel Upper Elementary School is 777th of 1,479 among other schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).