M. Joan Pearson School vs Riverside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
M. Joan Pearson School
Delanco · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
355 students
Riverside Elementary School
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
768 students
| Measure | M. Joan Pearson School Delanco, New Jersey | Riverside Elementary School Riverside, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1257 of 1,479 | #1299 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #35154 of 50,301 | #37697 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 355 | 768 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 768 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.5% | 64.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 25% |
| city | Delanco | Riverside |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •M. Joan Pearson School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.2 vs 31.3).
- •M. Joan Pearson School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •Riverside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •M. Joan Pearson School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 64.6%).
- •Riverside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.1).
- •Riverside Elementary School is the larger school with 768 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 M. Joan Pearson School better than Riverside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), M. Joan Pearson School ranks higher (35.2 vs 31.3 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 M. Joan Pearson School and Riverside Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Delanco and Riverside in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
M. Joan Pearson School: 355. Riverside Elementary School: 768. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do M. Joan Pearson School and Riverside Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
M. Joan Pearson School is 1257th of 1,479 and Riverside Elementary School is 1299th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).