Hillside Avenue School vs Washington Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Avenue School
Cranford · Public elementary · Grades K–8
743 students
Washington Elementary School
Roselle · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
397 students
| Measure | Hillside Avenue School Cranford, New Jersey | Washington Elementary School Roselle, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #391 of 1,479 | #1293 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #3391 of 50,301 | #37386 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 1–4 |
| Students | 743 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 743 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 32% |
| city | Cranford | Roselle |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 31.8).
- •Hillside Avenue School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 32%).
- •Hillside Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 37%).
- •Hillside Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3% vs 75.1%).
- •Hillside Avenue School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.7).
- •Hillside Avenue School is the larger school with 743 students compared with 397.
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 Hillside Avenue School better than Washington Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Avenue School ranks higher (83.0 vs 31.8 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 Hillside Avenue School and Washington Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Cranford and Roselle in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Avenue School: 743. Washington Elementary School: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Avenue School and Washington Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Hillside Avenue School is 391st of 1,479 and Washington Elementary School is 1293rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).