Howard M. Phifer Middle School vs Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.8 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
Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School
Maple Shade · Public middle · Grades 5–6
355 students
| Measure | Howard M. Phifer Middle School Pennsauken, New Jersey | Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School Maple Shade, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #405 of 440 | #383 of 440 |
| National rank | #11494 of 15,369 | #10353 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 988 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 988 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.4% | 56.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 21% |
| city | Pennsauken | Maple Shade |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 32.1).
- •Howard M. Phifer Middle School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.9% vs 81.4%).
- •Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.0).
- •Howard M. Phifer Middle School is the larger school with 988 students compared with 355.
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 Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School ranks higher (37.6 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 Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Pennsauken and Maple Shade in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard M. Phifer Middle School: 988. Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard M. Phifer Middle School and Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Howard M. Phifer Middle School is 405th of 440 and Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School is 383rd of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).