Brookside School vs Hillside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 378 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside School
Allendale · Public middle · Grades 4–8
502 students
Hillside Elementary School
Allendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
348 students
| Measure | Brookside School Allendale, New Jersey | Hillside Elementary School Allendale, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 96 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #16 of 440 | #196 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #33 of 15,369 | #844 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 502 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 87% |
| city | Allendale | Allendale |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookside School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.8 vs 89.7).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 85%).
- •Brookside School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •Brookside School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.1).
- •Brookside School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 348.
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 Brookside School better than Hillside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Brookside School ranks higher (95.8 vs 89.7 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 Brookside School and Hillside Elementary School?
About 378 m in a straight line, between Allendale and Allendale in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside School: 502. Hillside Elementary School: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside School and Hillside Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Brookside School is 16th of 440 and Hillside Elementary School is 196th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).