Hawes Elementary School vs Midland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawes Elementary School
Ridgewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students
Midland Elementary School
Paramus · Public elementary · Grades K–4
200 students
| Measure | Hawes Elementary School Ridgewood, New Jersey | Midland Elementary School Paramus, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 96 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #17 of 1,479 | #267 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #63 of 50,301 | #1556 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 357 | 200 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 77% |
| city | Ridgewood | Paramus |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.7 vs 87.3).
- •Hawes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 77%).
- •Hawes Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 72%).
- •Hawes Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5% vs 20%).
- •Midland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.5).
- •Hawes Elementary School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 200.
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 Hawes Elementary School better than Midland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hawes Elementary School ranks higher (95.7 vs 87.3 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 Hawes Elementary School and Midland Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ridgewood and Paramus in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawes Elementary School: 357. Midland Elementary School: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawes Elementary School and Midland Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Hawes Elementary School is 17th of 1,479 and Midland Elementary School is 267th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).