Hamilton West-Watson vs Kisthardt Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton West-Watson
Hamilton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,408 students
Kisthardt Elementary School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
250 students
| Measure | Hamilton West-Watson Hamilton, New Jersey | Kisthardt Elementary School Hamilton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #282 of 357 | #1218 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #13270 of 16,910 | #33368 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,408 | 250 |
| Enrollment | 1,408 | 250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 73.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 32% |
| city | Hamilton | Hamilton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kisthardt Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.9 vs 30.3).
- •Kisthardt Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 16%).
- •Kisthardt Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Hamilton West-Watson does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.7% vs 73.6%).
- •Kisthardt Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.1).
- •Hamilton West-Watson is the larger school with 1,408 students compared with 250.
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 Hamilton West-Watson better than Kisthardt Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kisthardt Elementary School ranks higher (37.9 vs 30.3 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 Hamilton West-Watson and Kisthardt Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton West-Watson: 1,408. Kisthardt Elementary School: 250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton West-Watson and Kisthardt Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Hamilton West-Watson is 282nd of 357 and Kisthardt Elementary School is 1218th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).