Howard M. Phifer Middle School vs Merchantville Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard M. Phifer Middle School
Pennsauken · Public middle · Grades 6–8
988 students
Merchantville Elementary School
Merchantville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
394 students
| Measure | Howard M. Phifer Middle School Pennsauken, New Jersey | Merchantville Elementary School Merchantville, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #405 of 440 | #865 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #11494 of 15,369 | #16867 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 988 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 988 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.4% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| city | Pennsauken | Merchantville |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merchantville Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 32.1).
- •Merchantville Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Merchantville Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 36%).
- •Merchantville Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 81.4%).
- •Merchantville Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.0).
- •Howard M. Phifer Middle School is the larger school with 988 students compared with 394.
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 Howard M. Phifer Middle School better than Merchantville Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Merchantville Elementary School ranks higher (61.9 vs 32.1 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 Howard M. Phifer Middle School and Merchantville Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Pennsauken and Merchantville in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard M. Phifer Middle School: 988. Merchantville Elementary School: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard M. Phifer Middle School and Merchantville Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Howard M. Phifer Middle School is 405th of 440 and Merchantville Elementary School is 865th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).