Fairmount vs Hackensack Middle 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.
Fairmount
Hackensack · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
621 students
Hackensack Middle School
Hackensack · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,399 students
| Measure | Fairmount Hackensack, New Jersey | Hackensack Middle School Hackensack, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1112 of 1,479 | #373 of 440 |
| National rank | #28097 of 50,301 | #9863 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 621 | 1,399 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 1,399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 70.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 22% |
| city | Hackensack | Hackensack |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairmount scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 39.8).
- •Fairmount does better on math proficiency (44% vs 22%).
- •Hackensack Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Fairmount does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 70.7%).
- •Hackensack Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.5).
- •Hackensack Middle School is the larger school with 1,399 students compared with 621.
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 Fairmount better than Hackensack Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairmount ranks higher (45.7 vs 39.8 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 Fairmount and Hackensack Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hackensack and Hackensack in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmount: 621. Hackensack Middle School: 1,399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmount and Hackensack Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Fairmount is 1112th of 1,479 and Hackensack Middle School is 373rd of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).