Avalon Elementary School vs Hillside Innovation Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 182 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avalon Elementary School
Avalon · Public middle · Grades 5–8
97 students
Hillside Innovation Academy
Hillside · Public middle · Grades 7–8
97 students
| Measure | Avalon Elementary School Avalon, New Jersey | Hillside Innovation Academy Hillside, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #227 of 440 | #374 of 440 |
| National rank | #3400 of 15,369 | #9890 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 97 | 97 |
| Enrollment | 97 | 97 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Avalon | Hillside |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Avalon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 39.7).
- •Avalon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 16.2).
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 Avalon Elementary School better than Hillside Innovation Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Avalon Elementary School ranks higher (69.7 vs 39.7 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 Avalon Elementary School and Hillside Innovation Academy?
About 182 km in a straight line, between Avalon and Hillside in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avalon Elementary School: 97. Hillside Innovation Academy: 97. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avalon Elementary School and Hillside Innovation Academy rank in New Jersey?
Avalon Elementary School is 227th of 440 and Hillside Innovation Academy is 374th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).