Delair Elementary School vs Howard M. Phifer Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Delair Elementary School
Delair · Public elementary · Grades K–3
301 students
Howard M. Phifer Middle School
Pennsauken · Public middle · Grades 6–8
988 students
| Measure | Delair Elementary School Delair, New Jersey | Howard M. Phifer Middle School Pennsauken, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1319 of 1,479 | #405 of 440 |
| National rank | #38598 of 50,301 | #11494 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 301 | 988 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 988 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.1% | 81.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Delair | Pennsauken |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard M. Phifer Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.1 vs 29.9).
- •Delair Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Howard M. Phifer Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 22%).
- •Howard M. Phifer Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.4% vs 82.1%).
- •Delair Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.0).
- •Howard M. Phifer Middle School is the larger school with 988 students compared with 301.
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 Delair Elementary School better than Howard M. Phifer Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Howard M. Phifer Middle School ranks higher (32.1 vs 29.9 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 Delair Elementary School and Howard M. Phifer Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Delair and Pennsauken in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Delair Elementary School: 301. Howard M. Phifer Middle School: 988. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Delair Elementary School and Howard M. Phifer Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Delair Elementary School is 1319th of 1,479 and Howard M. Phifer Middle School is 405th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).