Midland School #1 vs Nellie K. Parker
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Midland School #1
Rochelle Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
458 students
Nellie K. Parker
Hackensack · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
589 students
| Measure | Midland School #1 Rochelle Park, New Jersey | Nellie K. Parker Hackensack, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #690 of 1,479 | #877 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #10885 of 50,301 | #17295 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 458 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 57% |
| city | Rochelle Park | Hackensack |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Midland School #1 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 61.3).
- •Nellie K. Parker does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Midland School #1 does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Midland School #1 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 63%).
- •Midland School #1 does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 13.1).
- •Nellie K. Parker is the larger school with 589 students compared with 458.
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 Midland School #1 better than Nellie K. Parker?
On the Success Index (US), Midland School #1 ranks higher (70.6 vs 61.3 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 Midland School #1 and Nellie K. Parker?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Rochelle Park and Hackensack in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Midland School #1: 458. Nellie K. Parker: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Midland School #1 and Nellie K. Parker rank in New Jersey?
Midland School #1 is 690th of 1,479 and Nellie K. Parker is 877th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).