Marcus W. Newcomb Middle School vs Samuel T. Busansky School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marcus W. Newcomb Middle School
Pemberton · Public middle · Grades 6–6
309 students
Samuel T. Busansky School
Pemberton · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
283 students
| Measure | Marcus W. Newcomb Middle School Pemberton, New Jersey | Samuel T. Busansky School Pemberton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #394 of 440 | #1051 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #10860 of 15,369 | #24780 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 309 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.2% | 47.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 31% |
| city | Pemberton | Pemberton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Samuel T. Busansky School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 35.0).
- •Samuel T. Busansky School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 16%).
- •Samuel T. Busansky School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Samuel T. Busansky School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.7% vs 49.2%).
- •Samuel T. Busansky School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.4).
- •Marcus W. Newcomb Middle School is the larger school with 309 students compared with 283.
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 Marcus W. Newcomb Middle School better than Samuel T. Busansky School?
On the Success Index (US), Samuel T. Busansky School ranks higher (50.6 vs 35.0 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 Marcus W. Newcomb Middle School and Samuel T. Busansky School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Pemberton and Pemberton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marcus W. Newcomb Middle School: 309. Samuel T. Busansky School: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marcus W. Newcomb Middle School and Samuel T. Busansky School rank in New Jersey?
Marcus W. Newcomb Middle School is 394th of 440 and Samuel T. Busansky School is 1051st of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).