Hubbard Middle School vs Somerset School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hubbard Middle School
Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
737 students
Somerset School
North Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 5–6
485 students
| Measure | Hubbard Middle School Plainfield, New Jersey | Somerset School North Plainfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #429 of 440 | #401 of 440 |
| National rank | #13604 of 15,369 | #11242 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 737 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 737 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.4% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 23% |
| city | Plainfield | North Plainfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somerset School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 21.0).
- •Somerset School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 14%).
- •Somerset School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 20%).
- •Somerset School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.1% vs 86.4%).
- •Somerset School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.2).
- •Hubbard Middle School is the larger school with 737 students compared with 485.
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 Hubbard Middle School better than Somerset School?
On the Success Index (US), Somerset School ranks higher (33.3 vs 21.0 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 Hubbard Middle School and Somerset School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and North Plainfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hubbard Middle School: 737. Somerset School: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hubbard Middle School and Somerset School rank in New Jersey?
Hubbard Middle School is 429th of 440 and Somerset School is 401st of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).