Mountain Park School vs Thomas P. Hughes School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain Park School
Berkeley Hts · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
224 students
Thomas P. Hughes School
Berkeley Hts · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
250 students
| Measure | Mountain Park School Berkeley Hts, New Jersey | Thomas P. Hughes School Berkeley Hts, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #27 of 1,479 | #33 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #97 of 50,301 | #133 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 224 | 250 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.5% | 2.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 86% |
| city | Berkeley Hts | Berkeley Hts |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (95.1 vs 94.6).
- •Mountain Park School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 86%).
- •Mountain Park School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 81%).
- •Thomas P. Hughes School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.8% vs 4.5%).
- •Mountain Park School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.9).
- •Thomas P. Hughes School is the larger school with 250 students compared with 224.
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 Mountain Park School better than Thomas P. Hughes School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mountain Park School and Thomas P. Hughes School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Berkeley Hts and Berkeley Hts in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Park School: 224. Thomas P. Hughes School: 250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Park School and Thomas P. Hughes School rank in New Jersey?
Mountain Park School is 27th of 1,479 and Thomas P. Hughes School is 33rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).