Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hillside Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Hillside Elementary School's student population of 354 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hillside Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillside Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#880 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
13%
32%
Black
14%
15%
White
52%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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 Hillside Elementary School's ranking?
Hillside Elementary School is ranked #880 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Hillside Elementary School?
354 students attend Hillside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Hillside Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillside Elementary School?
Hillside Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hillside Elementary School offer ?
Hillside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Hillside Elementary School part of?
Hillside Elementary School is part of Mount Laurel Township School District.
School Reviews
5 3/23/2020
Principal is great, and teachers are very dedicated. Good kids will learn a lot at this school. Math and science curriculum follows the state standard which is open to individual opinions - I thought the state needs to step up the overall focus on STEM - but that's a whole other thing not in the schools control. My child spent two years at Springville and the last two at hillside. Both schools have great teachers who are invested in the development of their class kids.
1 10/5/2018
This school is horrible they have bullying and kids are treated differently and not the same my child went there 1 year ago it was the first experience
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