Dobbs Ferry 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.
Dobbs Ferry Middle School
Dobbs Ferry · Public middle · Grades 6–8
345 students
Hillside Elementary School
Hastings on Hudson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
553 students
| Measure | Dobbs Ferry Middle School Dobbs Ferry, New York | Hillside Elementary School Hastings on Hudson, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #90 of 785 | #14 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #846 of 15,369 | #72 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 345 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.4% | 4.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 84% |
| city | Dobbs Ferry | Hastings on Hudson |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.4 vs 84.3).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 62%).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 63%).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.2% vs 17.4%).
- •Dobbs Ferry Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.6).
- •Hillside Elementary School is the larger school with 553 students compared with 345.
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 Dobbs Ferry Middle School better than Hillside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Elementary School ranks higher (95.4 vs 84.3 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 Dobbs Ferry Middle School and Hillside Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Dobbs Ferry and Hastings on Hudson in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dobbs Ferry Middle School: 345. Hillside Elementary School: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dobbs Ferry Middle School and Hillside Elementary School rank in New York?
Dobbs Ferry Middle School is 90th of 785 and Hillside Elementary School is 14th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).