Richard Butler School vs Samuel R. Donald Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richard Butler School
Butler · Public middle · Grades 5–8
291 students
Samuel R. Donald Elementary School
Bloomingdale · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
232 students
| Measure | Richard Butler School Butler, New Jersey | Samuel R. Donald Elementary School Bloomingdale, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #149 of 440 | #728 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1089 of 15,369 | #12162 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 2–4 |
| Students | 291 | 232 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.4% | 32.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 57% |
| city | Butler | Bloomingdale |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard Butler School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 68.8).
- •Richard Butler School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Richard Butler School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 52%).
- •Samuel R. Donald Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.8% vs 34.4%).
- •Richard Butler School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.1).
- •Richard Butler School is the larger school with 291 students compared with 232.
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 Richard Butler School better than Samuel R. Donald Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Richard Butler School ranks higher (82.7 vs 68.8 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 Richard Butler School and Samuel R. Donald Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Butler and Bloomingdale in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richard Butler School: 291. Samuel R. Donald Elementary School: 232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richard Butler School and Samuel R. Donald Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Richard Butler School is 149th of 440 and Samuel R. Donald Elementary School is 728th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).