Benedict A. Cucinella School vs Hackettstown Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benedict A. Cucinella School
Long Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
Hackettstown Middle School
Hackettstown · Public middle · Grades 5–8
507 students
| Measure | Benedict A. Cucinella School Long Valley, New Jersey | Hackettstown Middle School Hackettstown, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #551 of 1,479 | #239 of 440 |
| National rank | #6794 of 50,301 | #3733 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 529 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.9% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 42% |
| city | Long Valley | Hackettstown |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benedict A. Cucinella School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 68.2).
- •Benedict A. Cucinella School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 42%).
- •Hackettstown Middle School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 53%).
- •Benedict A. Cucinella School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.9% vs 46%).
- •Benedict A. Cucinella School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.5).
- •Benedict A. Cucinella School is the larger school with 529 students compared with 507.
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 Benedict A. Cucinella School better than Hackettstown Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Benedict A. Cucinella School ranks higher (76.8 vs 68.2 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 Benedict A. Cucinella School and Hackettstown Middle School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Long Valley and Hackettstown in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benedict A. Cucinella School: 529. Hackettstown Middle School: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benedict A. Cucinella School and Hackettstown Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Benedict A. Cucinella School is 551st of 1,479 and Hackettstown Middle School is 239th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).