Chittick Elementary School vs South River Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chittick Elementary School
East Brunswick · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
338 students
South River Middle School
South River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
524 students
| Measure | Chittick Elementary School East Brunswick, New Jersey | South River Middle School South River, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #521 of 1,479 | #368 of 440 |
| National rank | #6073 of 50,301 | #9570 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 338 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.5% | 66.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 34% |
| city | East Brunswick | South River |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chittick Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 41.2).
- •Chittick Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 34%).
- •Chittick Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 37%).
- •Chittick Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.5% vs 66.8%).
- •Chittick Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 10.3).
- •South River Middle School is the larger school with 524 students compared with 338.
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 Chittick Elementary School better than South River Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Chittick Elementary School ranks higher (78.1 vs 41.2 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 Chittick Elementary School and South River Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between East Brunswick and South River in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chittick Elementary School: 338. South River Middle School: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chittick Elementary School and South River Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Chittick Elementary School is 521st of 1,479 and South River Middle School is 368th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).