Leonia Middle School vs Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leonia Middle School
Leonia · Public middle · Grades 5–8
661 students
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School
Teaneck · Public elementary · Grades K–4
334 students
| Measure | Leonia Middle School Leonia, New Jersey | Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School Teaneck, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #127 of 440 | #830 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #681 of 15,369 | #15685 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 661 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.2% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 52% |
| city | Leonia | Teaneck |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leonia Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 63.7).
- •Leonia Middle School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 52%).
- •Leonia Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 57%).
- •Leonia Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.2% vs 53.6%).
- •Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.2).
- •Leonia Middle School is the larger school with 661 students compared with 334.
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 Leonia Middle School better than Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Leonia Middle School ranks higher (85.6 vs 63.7 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 Leonia Middle School and Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Leonia and Teaneck in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leonia Middle School: 661. Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leonia Middle School and Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Leonia Middle School is 127th of 440 and Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School is 830th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).