Hartford Upper Elementary School vs Hillside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hartford Upper Elementary School
Mount Laurel · Public middle · Grades 5–6
926 students
Hillside Elementary School
Mount Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
386 students
| Measure | Hartford Upper Elementary School Mount Laurel, New Jersey | Hillside Elementary School Mount Laurel, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #188 of 440 | #600 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #2014 of 15,369 | #8195 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 926 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 926 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.3% | 23.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| city | Mount Laurel | Mount Laurel |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hartford Upper Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 74.6).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Hartford Upper Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Hartford Upper Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 23.6%).
- •Hartford Upper Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.5).
- •Hartford Upper Elementary School is the larger school with 926 students compared with 386.
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 Hartford Upper Elementary School better than Hillside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hartford Upper Elementary School ranks higher (76.9 vs 74.6 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 Hartford Upper Elementary School and Hillside Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Mount Laurel and Mount Laurel in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hartford Upper Elementary School: 926. Hillside Elementary School: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hartford Upper Elementary School and Hillside Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Hartford Upper Elementary School is 188th of 440 and Hillside Elementary School is 600th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).