Emerson Middle School vs Heritage Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 26 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Middle School
Union City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
999 students
Heritage Middle School
Livingston · Public middle · Grades 7–8
994 students
| Measure | Emerson Middle School Union City, New Jersey | Heritage Middle School Livingston, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #348 of 440 | #26 of 440 |
| National rank | #8542 of 15,369 | #72 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 999 | 994 |
| Enrollment | 999 | 994 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 2.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 77% |
| city | Union City | Livingston |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.3 vs 45.8).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 33%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 66%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.3% vs 86.7%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.9).
- •Emerson Middle School is the larger school with 999 students compared with 994.
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 Emerson Middle School better than Heritage Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Middle School ranks higher (94.3 vs 45.8 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 Emerson Middle School and Heritage Middle School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Union City and Livingston in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Middle School: 999. Heritage Middle School: 994. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Middle School and Heritage Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Emerson Middle School is 348th of 440 and Heritage Middle School is 26th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).