Dogwood Hill Elementary School vs Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 602 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dogwood Hill Elementary School
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
234 students
Valley Middle School
Oakland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
446 students
| Measure | Dogwood Hill Elementary School Oakland, New Jersey | Valley Middle School Oakland, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #476 of 1,479 | #97 of 440 |
| National rank | #4927 of 50,301 | #393 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 234 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 234 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.5% | 8.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 58% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 80.1).
- •Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 67%).
- •Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.5% vs 14.5%).
- •Dogwood Hill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 9.5).
- •Valley Middle School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 234.
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 Dogwood Hill Elementary School better than Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Middle School ranks higher (88.7 vs 80.1 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 Dogwood Hill Elementary School and Valley Middle School?
About 602 m in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dogwood Hill Elementary School: 234. Valley Middle School: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dogwood Hill Elementary School and Valley Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Dogwood Hill Elementary School is 476th of 1,479 and Valley Middle School is 97th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).