Hillside Intermediate School vs Hop Brook Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Intermediate School
Naugatuck · Public middle · Grades 5–6
292 students
Hop Brook Elementary School
Naugatuck · Public elementary · Grades K–4
312 students
| Measure | Hillside Intermediate School Naugatuck, Connecticut | Hop Brook Elementary School Naugatuck, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #128 of 178 | #325 of 596 |
| National rank | #6955 of 15,369 | #16317 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 292 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 63.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| city | Naugatuck | Naugatuck |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hop Brook Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 53.2).
- •Hop Brook Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Hop Brook Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •Hop Brook Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.1% vs 64.4%).
- •Hillside Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.6).
- •Hop Brook Elementary School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 292.
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 Hillside Intermediate School better than Hop Brook Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hop Brook Elementary School ranks higher (62.7 vs 53.2 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 Hillside Intermediate School and Hop Brook Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Naugatuck and Naugatuck in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Intermediate School: 292. Hop Brook Elementary School: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Intermediate School and Hop Brook Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Hillside Intermediate School is 128th of 178 and Hop Brook Elementary School is 325th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).