Serving 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Fanny Meyer Hillers ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fanny Meyer Hillers serves the southwest part of Hackensack, NJ, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.6 miles from the school to the nearest edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 1 mile at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
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School Overview
Fanny Meyer Hillers's student population of 516 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
516 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fanny Meyer Hillers ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fanny Meyer Hillers is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1173 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
67%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.4%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fanny Meyer Hillers's ranking?
Fanny Meyer Hillers is ranked #1173 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Fanny Meyer Hillers often compared to?
Fanny Meyer Hillersis often viewed alongside schools like Nellie K. Parker, Jackson Avenue by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Fanny Meyer Hillers?
516 students attend Fanny Meyer Hillers.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Fanny Meyer Hillers students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fanny Meyer Hillers?
Fanny Meyer Hillers has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fanny Meyer Hillers offer ?
Fanny Meyer Hillers offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fanny Meyer Hillers part of?
Fanny Meyer Hillers is part of Hackensack School District.
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