Deerfield Elementary School vs Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deerfield Elementary School
Mountainside · Public middle · Grades 3–8
483 students
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
276 students
| Measure | Deerfield Elementary School Mountainside, New Jersey | Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School Springfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #29 of 440 | #260 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #86 of 15,369 | #1449 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 483 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.9% | 13.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 72% |
| city | Mountainside | Springfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deerfield Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.9 vs 87.6).
- •Deerfield Elementary School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 72%).
- •Deerfield Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 74%).
- •Deerfield Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.9% vs 13.8%).
- •Deerfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.0).
- •Deerfield Elementary School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 276.
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 Deerfield Elementary School better than Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Deerfield Elementary School ranks higher (93.9 vs 87.6 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 Deerfield Elementary School and Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Mountainside and Springfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deerfield Elementary School: 483. Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deerfield Elementary School and Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Deerfield Elementary School is 29th of 440 and Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School is 260th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).