Merchantville Elementary School vs Pennsauken Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merchantville Elementary School
Merchantville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
394 students
Pennsauken Intermediate School
Pennsauken · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
622 students
| Measure | Merchantville Elementary School Merchantville, New Jersey | Pennsauken Intermediate School Pennsauken, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #865 of 1,479 | #1176 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #16867 of 50,301 | #31337 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 394 | 622 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 622 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.1% | 78.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 36% |
| city | Merchantville | Pennsauken |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merchantville Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 40.9).
- •Merchantville Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Merchantville Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Merchantville Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 78.6%).
- •Pennsauken Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.3).
- •Pennsauken Intermediate School is the larger school with 622 students compared with 394.
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 Merchantville Elementary School better than Pennsauken Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Merchantville Elementary School ranks higher (61.9 vs 40.9 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 Merchantville Elementary School and Pennsauken Intermediate School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Merchantville and Pennsauken in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merchantville Elementary School: 394. Pennsauken Intermediate School: 622. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merchantville Elementary School and Pennsauken Intermediate School rank in New Jersey?
Merchantville Elementary School is 865th of 1,479 and Pennsauken Intermediate School is 1176th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).