Hackensack Middle School vs Nellie K. Parker
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hackensack Middle School
Hackensack · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,399 students
Nellie K. Parker
Hackensack · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
589 students
| Measure | Hackensack Middle School Hackensack, New Jersey | Nellie K. Parker Hackensack, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #373 of 440 | #877 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #9863 of 15,369 | #17295 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,399 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 1,399 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 57% |
| city | Hackensack | Hackensack |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nellie K. Parker scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 39.8).
- •Nellie K. Parker does better on math proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Nellie K. Parker does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Nellie K. Parker does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63% vs 70.7%).
- •Hackensack Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.1).
- •Hackensack Middle School is the larger school with 1,399 students compared with 589.
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 Hackensack Middle School better than Nellie K. Parker?
On the Success Index (US), Nellie K. Parker ranks higher (61.3 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 Hackensack Middle School and Nellie K. Parker?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hackensack and Hackensack in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hackensack Middle School: 1,399. Nellie K. Parker: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hackensack Middle School and Nellie K. Parker rank in New Jersey?
Hackensack Middle School is 373rd of 440 and Nellie K. Parker is 877th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).