Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School vs Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
474 students
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
276 students
| Measure | Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School Springfield, New Jersey | Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School Springfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #182 of 440 | #260 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1892 of 15,369 | #1449 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 474 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.9% | 13.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 72% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.6 vs 77.6).
- •Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 50%).
- •Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 66%).
- •Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 17.9%).
- •Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.2).
- •Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School is the larger school with 474 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 Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School better than Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School ranks higher (87.6 vs 77.6 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 Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School and Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School: 474. Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School and Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School is 182nd 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).