Ardsley Middle School vs Hillside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ardsley Middle School
Ardsley · Public middle · Grades 5–8
790 students
Hillside Elementary School
Hastings on Hudson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
553 students
| Measure | Ardsley Middle School Ardsley, New York | Hillside Elementary School Hastings on Hudson, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #30 of 785 | #14 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #230 of 15,369 | #72 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 790 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 790 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.8% | 4.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 84% |
| city | Ardsley | Hastings on Hudson |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.4 vs 90.9).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 73%).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 73%).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.2% vs 12.8%).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 10.8).
- •Ardsley Middle School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 553.
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 Ardsley Middle School better than Hillside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Elementary School ranks higher (95.4 vs 90.9 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 Ardsley Middle School and Hillside Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Ardsley and Hastings on Hudson in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ardsley Middle School: 790. Hillside Elementary School: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ardsley Middle School and Hillside Elementary School rank in New York?
Ardsley Middle School is 30th of 785 and Hillside Elementary School is 14th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).