Ethel M Burke Elementary School vs Mary E. Volz Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ethel M Burke Elementary School
Bellmawr · Public elementary · Grades K–4
222 students
Mary E. Volz Elementary School
Runnemede · Public middle · Grades 4–8
510 students
| Measure | Ethel M Burke Elementary School Bellmawr, New Jersey | Mary E. Volz Elementary School Runnemede, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #993 of 1,479 | #321 of 440 |
| National rank | #22065 of 50,301 | #7101 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 222 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 222 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 25% |
| city | Bellmawr | Runnemede |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ethel M Burke Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 52.4).
- •Ethel M Burke Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •Ethel M Burke Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Mary E. Volz Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 50%).
- •Ethel M Burke Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 11.1).
- •Mary E. Volz Elementary School is the larger school with 510 students compared with 222.
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 Ethel M Burke Elementary School better than Mary E. Volz Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ethel M Burke Elementary School ranks higher (54.4 vs 52.4 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 Ethel M Burke Elementary School and Mary E. Volz Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bellmawr and Runnemede in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ethel M Burke Elementary School: 222. Mary E. Volz Elementary School: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ethel M Burke Elementary School and Mary E. Volz Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Ethel M Burke Elementary School is 993rd of 1,479 and Mary E. Volz Elementary School is 321st of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).