Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School vs Thomas Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 596 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School
Teaneck · Public elementary · Grades K–4
334 students
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Teaneck · Public middle · Grades 5–8
510 students
| Measure | Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School Teaneck, New Jersey | Thomas Jefferson Middle School Teaneck, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #830 of 1,479 | #265 of 440 |
| National rank | #15685 of 50,301 | #4715 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 334 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 45% |
| city | Teaneck | Teaneck |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (63.7 vs 63.5).
- •Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 53.6%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.5).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School is the larger school with 510 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 Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School better than Thomas Jefferson Middle 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 Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
About 596 m in a straight line, between Teaneck and Teaneck in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School: 334. Thomas Jefferson Middle School: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School is 830th of 1,479 and Thomas Jefferson Middle School is 265th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).