Hubbard Middle School vs Union Avenue Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 20 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
Union Avenue Middle School
Irvington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
735 students
| Measure | Hubbard Middle School Plainfield, New Jersey | Union Avenue Middle School Irvington, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #429 of 440 | #424 of 440 |
| National rank | #13604 of 15,369 | #13279 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 737 | 735 |
| Enrollment | 737 | 735 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.4% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 13% |
| city | Plainfield | Irvington |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Avenue Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.8 vs 21.0).
- •Hubbard Middle School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 13%).
- •Union Avenue Middle School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 20%).
- •Union Avenue Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 86.4%).
- •Hubbard Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 16.0).
- •Hubbard Middle School is the larger school with 737 students compared with 735.
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 Union Avenue Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Union Avenue Middle School ranks higher (22.8 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 Union Avenue Middle School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Irvington in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hubbard Middle School: 737. Union Avenue Middle School: 735. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hubbard Middle School and Union Avenue Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Hubbard Middle School is 429th of 440 and Union Avenue Middle School is 424th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).