Mercerville Elementary School vs University Heights Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mercerville Elementary School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
350 students
University Heights Elementary School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students
| Measure | Mercerville Elementary School Hamilton, New Jersey | University Heights Elementary School Hamilton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #793 of 1,479 | #633 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #14345 of 50,301 | #9348 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 350 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.4% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | Hamilton | Hamilton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Heights Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 65.7).
- •University Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Mercerville Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •University Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 47.4%).
- •University Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 13.0).
- •Mercerville Elementary School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 308.
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 Mercerville Elementary School better than University Heights Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), University Heights Elementary School ranks higher (72.9 vs 65.7 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 Mercerville Elementary School and University Heights Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mercerville Elementary School: 350. University Heights Elementary School: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mercerville Elementary School and University Heights Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Mercerville Elementary School is 793rd of 1,479 and University Heights Elementary School is 633rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).