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Collins Elementary School vs. Hillside Elementary School

Should you attend Collins Elementary School or Hillside Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Collins Elementary School
67 Martin Rd
Livingston, NJ 07039
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Hillside Elementary School
98 Belmont Drive
Livingston, NJ 07039
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 471 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Collins Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher 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 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 487 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hillside Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher 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 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
471 students
487 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Collins Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hillside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Collins Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hillside Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Collins Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hillside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Collins Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#149 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 10%)
#107 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Collins Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hillside Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
73%
(Top 10% in NJ)(22-23 School Year Data)
75%
(Top 10% in NJ)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Collins Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
78%
(Top 10% in NJ)
82%
(Top 5% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Collins Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 5% in NJ)
65-69%
(Top 5% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Collins Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Collins Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hillside Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
69
81
Grade 1 Students
70
76
Grade 2 Students
82
82
Grade 3 Students
77
74
Grade 4 Students
81
78
Grade 5 Students
92
96

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
38%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Collins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hillside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Collins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hillside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Collins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hillside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
43%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Collins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hillside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Collins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hillside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Collins Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hillside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Collins Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hillside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Collins Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hillside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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