Deanna G. Taylor Academy vs Hurden Looker Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deanna G. Taylor Academy
Hillside · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
202 students
Hurden Looker Elementary School
Hillside · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
408 students
| Measure | Deanna G. Taylor Academy Hillside, New Jersey | Hurden Looker Elementary School Hillside, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1031 of 1,479 | #1219 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #23758 of 50,301 | #33426 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–6 | Grades 2–6 |
| Students | 202 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 202 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.8% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 39% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Hillside | Hillside |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deanna G. Taylor Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 37.8).
- •Deanna G. Taylor Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.8% vs 78.2%).
- •Deanna G. Taylor Academy does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.8).
- •Hurden Looker Elementary School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 202.
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 Deanna G. Taylor Academy better than Hurden Looker Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Deanna G. Taylor Academy ranks higher (52.0 vs 37.8 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 Deanna G. Taylor Academy and Hurden Looker Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hillside and Hillside in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deanna G. Taylor Academy: 202. Hurden Looker Elementary School: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deanna G. Taylor Academy and Hurden Looker Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Deanna G. Taylor Academy is 1031st of 1,479 and Hurden Looker Elementary School is 1219th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).