Herbert Hoover Middle School vs Mildred B. Moss 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.
Herbert Hoover Middle School
Edison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,060 students
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School
Metuchen · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
152 students
| Measure | Herbert Hoover Middle School Edison, New Jersey | Mildred B. Moss Elementary School Metuchen, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #237 of 440 | #394 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #3665 of 15,369 | #3436 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 1,060 | 152 |
| Enrollment | 1,060 | 152 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 4.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | – |
| Math proficiency | 46% | – |
| city | Edison | Metuchen |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mildred B. Moss Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 68.5).
- •Mildred B. Moss Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.6% vs 44.3%).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.8).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle School is the larger school with 1,060 students compared with 152.
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 Herbert Hoover Middle School better than Mildred B. Moss Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mildred B. Moss Elementary School ranks higher (82.9 vs 68.5 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 Herbert Hoover Middle School and Mildred B. Moss Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Edison and Metuchen in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert Hoover Middle School: 1,060. Mildred B. Moss Elementary School: 152. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert Hoover Middle School and Mildred B. Moss Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Herbert Hoover Middle School is 237th of 440 and Mildred B. Moss Elementary School is 394th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).