Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School vs Spotswood Memorial Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School
East Brunswick · Public middle · Grades 5–6
1,221 students
Spotswood Memorial Middle School
Spotswood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
269 students
| Measure | Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School East Brunswick, New Jersey | Spotswood Memorial Middle School Spotswood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #122 of 440 | #179 of 440 |
| National rank | #632 of 15,369 | #1778 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,221 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 1,221 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.1% | 30.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 55% |
| city | East Brunswick | Spotswood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.1 vs 78.3).
- •Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 55%).
- •Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 30.9%).
- •Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 10.8).
- •Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School is the larger school with 1,221 students compared with 269.
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 Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School better than Spotswood Memorial Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School ranks higher (86.1 vs 78.3 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 Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School and Spotswood Memorial Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between East Brunswick and Spotswood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School: 1,221. Spotswood Memorial Middle School: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School and Spotswood Memorial Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School is 122nd of 440 and Spotswood Memorial Middle School is 179th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).