Heritage Middle School vs Hillside 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.
Heritage Middle School
Livingston · Public middle · Grades 7–8
994 students
Hillside Elementary School
Livingston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
476 students
| Measure | Heritage Middle School Livingston, New Jersey | Hillside Elementary School Livingston, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #26 of 440 | #48 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #72 of 15,369 | #176 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 994 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 994 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.3% | 2.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 81% |
| city | Livingston | Livingston |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (94.3 vs 94.1).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 87%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.3% vs 2.7%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.2).
- •Heritage Middle School is the larger school with 994 students compared with 476.
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 Heritage Middle School better than Hillside Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Heritage Middle School and Hillside Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Livingston and Livingston in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Middle School: 994. Hillside Elementary School: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Middle School and Hillside Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Heritage Middle School is 26th of 440 and Hillside Elementary School is 48th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).