Hillside Innovation Academy vs Hurden Looker Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Innovation Academy
Hillside · Public middle · Grades 7–8
97 students
Hurden Looker Elementary School
Hillside · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
408 students
| Measure | Hillside Innovation Academy Hillside, New Jersey | Hurden Looker Elementary School Hillside, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #374 of 440 | #1219 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #9890 of 15,369 | #33426 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 2–6 |
| Students | 97 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 97 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 39% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Hillside | Hillside |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Innovation Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 37.8).
- •Hillside Innovation Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67% vs 78.2%).
- •Hurden Looker Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.2).
- •Hurden Looker Elementary School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 97.
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 Innovation Academy better than Hurden Looker Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Innovation Academy ranks higher (39.7 vs 37.8 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 Innovation Academy and Hurden Looker Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hillside and Hillside in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Innovation Academy: 97. Hurden Looker Elementary School: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Innovation Academy and Hurden Looker Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Hillside Innovation Academy is 374th of 440 and Hurden Looker Elementary School is 1219th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).