Amsterdam Elementary School

301 Amsterdam Drive
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 376 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Amsterdam Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : Amsterdam Elementary School serves the eastern part of Hillsborough, NJ, covering an attendance zone of approximately 8.6 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 2 miles, and the furthest point located 3.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Amsterdam Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Amsterdam Elementary School's student population of 376 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
376 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
finding the STAR in every student!

School Rankings

Amsterdam Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amsterdam Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#249 out of 2184 schools
(Top 20%)
75-79%
38%
65-69%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
40%
11%
Hispanic
11%
35%
Black
3%
14%
White
38%
37%
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
62%
0.68
(22-23)
12.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing

Sports

School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amsterdam Elementary School's ranking?
Amsterdam Elementary School is ranked #249 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Amsterdam Elementary School often compared to?
Amsterdam Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woods Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Amsterdam Elementary School?
376 students attend Amsterdam Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Amsterdam Elementary School students are Asian, 38% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amsterdam Elementary School?
Amsterdam Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Amsterdam Elementary School offer ?
Amsterdam Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Amsterdam Elementary School part of?
Amsterdam Elementary School is part of Hillsborough Township Public School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : Amsterdam Elementary School serves the eastern part of Hillsborough, NJ, covering an attendance zone of approximately 8.6 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 2 miles, and the furthest point located 3.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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