Serving 408 students in grades 2-6, Hurden Looker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 2-6
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hurden Looker School's attendance zone covers the entire district and encompasses approximately 2.8 square miles in Hillside, NJ. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located 1.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hurden Looker Elementary School's student population of 408 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
408 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1917
School Rankings
Hurden Looker Elementary School 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 Hurden Looker Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#1443 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
46%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
40%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
11%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.9%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hurden Looker Elementary School's ranking?
Hurden Looker Elementary School is ranked #1443 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hurden Looker Elementary School often compared to?
Hurden Looker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deanna G. Taylor Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Hurden Looker Elementary School?
408 students attend Hurden Looker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Hurden Looker Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hurden Looker Elementary School?
Hurden Looker Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hurden Looker Elementary School offer ?
Hurden Looker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hurden Looker Elementary School part of?
Hurden Looker Elementary School is part of Hillside Public School District.
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