Penn Beach Elementary vs Pennsville Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penn Beach Elementary
Pennsville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
263 students
Pennsville Middle School
Pennsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
460 students
| Measure | Penn Beach Elementary Pennsville, New Jersey | Pennsville Middle School Pennsville, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #745 of 1,479 | #329 of 440 |
| National rank | #12897 of 50,301 | #7504 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 263 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 37% |
| city | Pennsville | Pennsville |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penn Beach Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 50.7).
- •Penn Beach Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Penn Beach Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 41%).
- •Penn Beach Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 46.1%).
- •Penn Beach Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.2).
- •Pennsville Middle School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 263.
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 Penn Beach Elementary better than Pennsville Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Penn Beach Elementary ranks higher (67.8 vs 50.7 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 Penn Beach Elementary and Pennsville Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Pennsville and Pennsville in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penn Beach Elementary: 263. Pennsville Middle School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penn Beach Elementary and Pennsville Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Penn Beach Elementary is 745th of 1,479 and Pennsville Middle School is 329th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).