Hillcrest School vs MacAfee Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest School
Somerset · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
MacAfee Road School
Somerset · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students
| Measure | Hillcrest School Somerset, New Jersey | MacAfee Road School Somerset, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1137 of 1,479 | #700 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #29669 of 50,301 | #11167 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 439 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 33.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 52% |
| city | Somerset | Somerset |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MacAfee Road School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 43.4).
- •MacAfee Road School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •MacAfee Road School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •MacAfee Road School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 60.6%).
- •Hillcrest School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.4).
- •Hillcrest School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 405.
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 Hillcrest School better than MacAfee Road School?
On the Success Index (US), MacAfee Road School ranks higher (70.2 vs 43.4 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 Hillcrest School and MacAfee Road School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Somerset and Somerset in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest School: 439. MacAfee Road School: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest School and MacAfee Road School rank in New Jersey?
Hillcrest School is 1137th of 1,479 and MacAfee Road School is 700th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).