Samsel Upper Elementary School vs Sayreville Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Samsel Upper Elementary School
Parlin · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
870 students
Sayreville Middle School
Parlin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,294 students
| Measure | Samsel Upper Elementary School Parlin, New Jersey | Sayreville Middle School Parlin, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #777 of 1,479 | #279 of 440 |
| National rank | #13806 of 50,301 | #5127 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 870 | 1,294 |
| Enrollment | 870 | 1,294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 39% |
| city | Parlin | Parlin |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Samsel Upper Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 61.6).
- •Samsel Upper Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Sayreville Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 46.7%).
- •Sayreville Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 10.7).
- •Sayreville Middle School is the larger school with 1,294 students compared with 870.
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 Samsel Upper Elementary School better than Sayreville Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Samsel Upper Elementary School ranks higher (66.5 vs 61.6 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 Samsel Upper Elementary School and Sayreville Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Parlin and Parlin in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Samsel Upper Elementary School: 870. Sayreville Middle School: 1,294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Samsel Upper Elementary School and Sayreville Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Samsel Upper Elementary School is 777th of 1,479 and Sayreville Middle School is 279th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).