Francis A. Desmares Elementary School vs Reading-Fleming Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis A. Desmares Elementary School
Flemington · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
421 students
Reading-Fleming Intermediate School
Flemington · Public middle · Grades 5–6
719 students
| Measure | Francis A. Desmares Elementary School Flemington, New Jersey | Reading-Fleming Intermediate School Flemington, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #599 of 1,479 | #133 of 440 |
| National rank | #8192 of 50,301 | #820 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 421 | 719 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 719 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 26.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 64% |
| city | Flemington | Flemington |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Reading-Fleming Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 74.6).
- •Francis A. Desmares Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •Reading-Fleming Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Reading-Fleming Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 45.1%).
- •Francis A. Desmares Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 10.6).
- •Reading-Fleming Intermediate School is the larger school with 719 students compared with 421.
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 Francis A. Desmares Elementary School better than Reading-Fleming Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Reading-Fleming Intermediate School ranks higher (84.5 vs 74.6 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 Francis A. Desmares Elementary School and Reading-Fleming Intermediate School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Flemington and Flemington in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis A. Desmares Elementary School: 421. Reading-Fleming Intermediate School: 719. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis A. Desmares Elementary School and Reading-Fleming Intermediate School rank in New Jersey?
Francis A. Desmares Elementary School is 599th of 1,479 and Reading-Fleming Intermediate School is 133rd of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).