Florence M. Burd vs Merriam Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florence M. Burd
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
288 students
Merriam Avenue School
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
483 students
| Measure | Florence M. Burd Newton, New Jersey | Merriam Avenue School Newton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #770 of 1,479 | #913 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #13569 of 50,301 | #19071 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 288 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.3% | 55.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Newton | Newton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Florence M. Burd scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 58.7).
- •Florence M. Burd does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.3% vs 55.7%).
- •Florence M. Burd does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.5).
- •Merriam Avenue School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 288.
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 Florence M. Burd better than Merriam Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Florence M. Burd ranks higher (66.8 vs 58.7 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 Florence M. Burd and Merriam Avenue School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Newton and Newton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florence M. Burd: 288. Merriam Avenue School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florence M. Burd and Merriam Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Florence M. Burd is 770th of 1,479 and Merriam Avenue School is 913th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).