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Hillcrest School vs. Elizabeth Avenue School

Should you attend Hillcrest School or Elizabeth Avenue 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
Hillcrest School
500 Franklin Blvd
Somerset, NJ 08873
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Elizabeth Avenue School
363 Elizabeth Avenue
Somerset, NJ 08873
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Elizabeth Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hillcrest 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 27% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower 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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 561 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elizabeth Avenue 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 31% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower 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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
452 students
561 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hillcrest School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Elizabeth Avenue School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hillcrest School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Elizabeth Avenue School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
55 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hillcrest School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Elizabeth Avenue School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Franklin Township Public 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 Elizabeth Avenue School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Franklin Township Public 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

#1743 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
#1422 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hillcrest School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Elizabeth Avenue School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
31%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillcrest School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Franklin Township Public 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 Elizabeth Avenue School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Franklin Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillcrest School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Franklin Township Public 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 Elizabeth Avenue School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Franklin Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillcrest School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Franklin Township Public 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 Elizabeth Avenue School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Franklin Township Public 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 Hillcrest School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Elizabeth Avenue School by grade.
Pre-K Students
28
64
Kindergarten Students
54
59
Grade 1 Students
67
85
Grade 2 Students
82
90
Grade 3 Students
70
101
Grade 4 Students
73
79
Grade 5 Students
78
83

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
14%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hillcrest School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Franklin Township Public 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 Elizabeth Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Franklin Township Public 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
49%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hillcrest School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Franklin Township Public 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 Elizabeth Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Franklin Township Public 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
26%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hillcrest School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Franklin Township Public 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 Elizabeth Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Franklin Township Public 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
7%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hillcrest School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Franklin Township Public 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 Elizabeth Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Franklin Township Public 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
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hillcrest School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Franklin Township Public 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 Elizabeth Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Franklin Township Public 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
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hillcrest School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Franklin Township Public 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 Elizabeth Avenue School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Franklin Township Public 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
44%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hillcrest School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Franklin Township Public 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 Elizabeth Avenue School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Franklin Township Public 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
10%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hillcrest School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Franklin Township Public 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 Elizabeth Avenue School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Franklin Township Public 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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