Hillcrest School vs Mckinley Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.6 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
Mckinley Community School
New Brunswick · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
524 students
| Measure | Hillcrest School Somerset, New Jersey | Mckinley Community School New Brunswick, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1137 of 1,479 | #1382 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #29669 of 50,301 | #42075 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 439 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 8.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 20% |
| city | Somerset | New Brunswick |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 24.4).
- •Hillcrest School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 20%).
- •Hillcrest School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Hillcrest School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.6% vs 92.9%).
- •Mckinley Community School does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 9.3).
- •Mckinley Community School is the larger school with 524 students compared with 439.
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 Mckinley Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest School ranks higher (43.4 vs 24.4 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 Mckinley Community School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Somerset and New Brunswick in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest School: 439. Mckinley Community School: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest School and Mckinley Community School rank in New Jersey?
Hillcrest School is 1137th of 1,479 and Mckinley Community School is 1382nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).