M. Joan Pearson School vs Samuel M Ridgway Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.8 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
Samuel M Ridgway Middle School
Edgewater Park · Public middle · Grades 5–8
417 students
| Measure | M. Joan Pearson School Delanco, New Jersey | Samuel M Ridgway Middle School Edgewater Park, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1257 of 1,479 | #367 of 440 |
| National rank | #35154 of 50,301 | #9568 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 355 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.5% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 33% |
| city | Delanco | Edgewater Park |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Samuel M Ridgway Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.2 vs 35.2).
- •M. Joan Pearson School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Samuel M Ridgway Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •M. Joan Pearson School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 68.3%).
- •Samuel M Ridgway Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.1).
- •Samuel M Ridgway Middle School is the larger school with 417 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 Samuel M Ridgway Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Samuel M Ridgway Middle School ranks higher (41.2 vs 35.2 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 M. Joan Pearson School and Samuel M Ridgway Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Delanco and Edgewater Park in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
M. Joan Pearson School: 355. Samuel M Ridgway Middle School: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do M. Joan Pearson School and Samuel M Ridgway Middle School rank in New Jersey?
M. Joan Pearson School is 1257th of 1,479 and Samuel M Ridgway Middle School is 367th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).