Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School vs Hillside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 32 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School
New Milford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
Hillside Elementary School
Livingston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
476 students
| Measure | Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School New Milford, New Jersey | Hillside Elementary School Livingston, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #489 of 1,479 | #48 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #5110 of 50,301 | #176 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 476 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 2.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 81% |
| city | New Milford | Livingston |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.1 vs 79.7).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 59%).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 73%).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.7% vs 21%).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.2).
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 Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School better than Hillside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Elementary School ranks higher (94.1 vs 79.7 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 Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School and Hillside Elementary School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between New Milford and Livingston in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School: 476. Hillside Elementary School: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School and Hillside Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School is 489th of 1,479 and Hillside Elementary School is 48th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).