Hoover Elementary School vs Roy W. Brown Middle School
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.
Hoover Elementary School
Bergenfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
261 students
Roy W. Brown Middle School
Bergenfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
761 students
| Measure | Hoover Elementary School Bergenfield, New Jersey | Roy W. Brown Middle School Bergenfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #897 of 1,479 | #253 of 440 |
| National rank | #18272 of 50,301 | #4226 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 261 | 761 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 761 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.1% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 40% |
| city | Bergenfield | Bergenfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roy W. Brown Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 59.9).
- •Hoover Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Roy W. Brown Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 52%).
- •Roy W. Brown Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 57.1%).
- •Hoover Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.9).
- •Roy W. Brown Middle School is the larger school with 761 students compared with 261.
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 Hoover Elementary School better than Roy W. Brown Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Roy W. Brown Middle School ranks higher (65.8 vs 59.9 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 Hoover Elementary School and Roy W. Brown Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bergenfield and Bergenfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover Elementary School: 261. Roy W. Brown Middle School: 761. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover Elementary School and Roy W. Brown Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Hoover Elementary School is 897th of 1,479 and Roy W. Brown Middle School is 253rd of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).