Irwin Elementary School vs South River Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irwin Elementary School
East Brunswick · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
305 students
South River Middle School
South River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
524 students
| Measure | Irwin Elementary School East Brunswick, New Jersey | South River Middle School South River, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #400 of 1,479 | #368 of 440 |
| National rank | #3521 of 50,301 | #9570 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 305 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.5% | 66.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 34% |
| city | East Brunswick | South River |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irwin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 41.2).
- •Irwin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 34%).
- •Irwin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 37%).
- •Irwin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 66.8%).
- •South River Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.3).
- •South River Middle School is the larger school with 524 students compared with 305.
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 Irwin Elementary School better than South River Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Irwin Elementary School ranks higher (82.7 vs 41.2 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 Irwin Elementary School and South River Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between East Brunswick and South River in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irwin Elementary School: 305. South River Middle School: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irwin Elementary School and South River Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Irwin Elementary School is 400th of 1,479 and South River Middle School is 368th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).