Serving 691 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hillside Avenue School ranks in the top 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 30% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 691 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillside Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Hillside Avenue School's student population of 691 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
691 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hillside Avenue 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 Avenue School is 0.49, 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
#781 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
14%
32%
Black
6%
15%
White
70%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Avenue School's ranking?
Hillside Avenue School is ranked #781 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hillside Avenue School often compared to?
Hillside Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walnut Avenue School, Elmora School No. 12, Livingston Avenue School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Hillside Avenue School?
691 students attend Hillside Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Hillside Avenue School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillside Avenue School?
Hillside Avenue School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hillside Avenue School offer ?
Hillside Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Hillside Avenue School part of?
Hillside Avenue School is part of Cranford Public School District.
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