Hilldale School vs Robert R Lazar Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilldale School
Pine Brook · Public elementary · Grades K–5
327 students
Robert R Lazar Middle School
Montville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
798 students
| Measure | Hilldale School Pine Brook, New Jersey | Robert R Lazar Middle School Montville, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #47 of 1,479 | #34 of 440 |
| National rank | #175 of 50,301 | #102 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 327 | 798 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 798 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| city | Pine Brook | Montville |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (94.1 vs 93.5).
- •Hilldale School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Hilldale School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Hilldale School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.5% vs 4.1%).
- •Robert R Lazar Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 10.9).
- •Robert R Lazar Middle School is the larger school with 798 students compared with 327.
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 Hilldale School better than Robert R Lazar Middle 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 Hilldale School and Robert R Lazar Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Pine Brook and Montville in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilldale School: 327. Robert R Lazar Middle School: 798. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilldale School and Robert R Lazar Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Hilldale School is 47th of 1,479 and Robert R Lazar Middle School is 34th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).