Hillside Innovation Academy vs Robert Morris School No. 18
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 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
Robert Morris School No. 18
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades K–8
471 students
| Measure | Hillside Innovation Academy Hillside, New Jersey | Robert Morris School No. 18 Elizabeth, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #374 of 440 | #1226 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #9890 of 15,369 | #33697 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 97 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 97 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 51% |
| Math proficiency | – | 24% |
| city | Hillside | Elizabeth |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Innovation Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 37.5).
- •Hillside Innovation Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67% vs 87.3%).
- •Robert Morris School No. 18 does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 16.2).
- •Robert Morris School No. 18 is the larger school with 471 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 Robert Morris School No. 18?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Innovation Academy ranks higher (39.7 vs 37.5 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 Robert Morris School No. 18?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hillside and Elizabeth in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Innovation Academy: 97. Robert Morris School No. 18: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Innovation Academy and Robert Morris School No. 18 rank in New Jersey?
Hillside Innovation Academy is 374th of 440 and Robert Morris School No. 18 is 1226th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).