Hillside Elementary School vs Luther Lee Emerson School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Elementary School
Closter · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
599 students
Luther Lee Emerson School
Demarest · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
221 students
| Measure | Hillside Elementary School Closter, New Jersey | Luther Lee Emerson School Demarest, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 97 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #5 of 1,479 | #178 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #22 of 50,301 | #707 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 2–4 |
| Students | 599 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 599 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 72% |
| city | Closter | Demarest |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (97.1 vs 90.4).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 72%).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 77%).
- •Luther Lee Emerson School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.4% vs 1.5%).
- •Luther Lee Emerson School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.7).
- •Hillside Elementary School is the larger school with 599 students compared with 221.
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 Elementary School better than Luther Lee Emerson School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Elementary School ranks higher (97.1 vs 90.4 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 Hillside Elementary School and Luther Lee Emerson School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Closter and Demarest in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Elementary School: 599. Luther Lee Emerson School: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Elementary School and Luther Lee Emerson School rank in New Jersey?
Hillside Elementary School is 5th of 1,479 and Luther Lee Emerson School is 178th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).