Hazelwood Elementary School vs Michelle Obama Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 32 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hazelwood Elementary School
Middlesex · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
198 students
Michelle Obama Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
198 students
| Measure | Hazelwood Elementary School Middlesex, New Jersey | Michelle Obama Elementary School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #613 of 1,479 | #1147 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #8644 of 50,301 | #30313 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 198 | 198 |
| Enrollment | 198 | 198 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 85.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | – |
| city | Middlesex | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hazelwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 42.5).
- •Hazelwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 85.4%).
- •Hazelwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.0).
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 Hazelwood Elementary School better than Michelle Obama Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hazelwood Elementary School ranks higher (73.9 vs 42.5 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 Hazelwood Elementary School and Michelle Obama Elementary School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Middlesex and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hazelwood Elementary School: 198. Michelle Obama Elementary School: 198. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hazelwood Elementary School and Michelle Obama Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Hazelwood Elementary School is 613th of 1,479 and Michelle Obama Elementary School is 1147th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).