Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cedar Hill School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cedar Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cedar Hill School's student population of 321 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cedar Hill School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Hill School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#137 out of 2183 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
12%
32%
Black
1%
15%
White
70%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Hill School's ranking?
Cedar Hill School is ranked #137 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Cedar Hill School?
321 students attend Cedar Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Cedar Hill School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Hill School?
Cedar Hill School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cedar Hill School offer ?
Cedar Hill School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cedar Hill School part of?
Cedar Hill School is part of Montville Township School District.
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