Demarest Middle School vs Hillside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Demarest Middle School
Demarest · Public middle · Grades 5–8
359 students
Hillside Elementary School
Closter · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
599 students
| Measure | Demarest Middle School Demarest, New Jersey | Hillside Elementary School Closter, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 97 Top 5% | 97 Top 5% |
| State rank | #9 of 440 | #5 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #15 of 15,369 | #22 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 359 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 86% |
| city | Demarest | Closter |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (97.0 vs 97.1).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 81%).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 89%).
- •Demarest Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.8% vs 1.5%).
- •Demarest Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 10.7).
- •Hillside Elementary School is the larger school with 599 students compared with 359.
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 Demarest Middle School better than Hillside Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Demarest Middle School and Hillside Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Demarest and Closter in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Demarest Middle School: 359. Hillside Elementary School: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Demarest Middle School and Hillside Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Demarest Middle School is 9th of 440 and Hillside Elementary School is 5th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).