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Hillside Avenue School vs. Livingston Avenue School

Should you attend Hillside Avenue School or Livingston 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
Hillside Avenue School
125 Hillside Avenue
Cranford, NJ 07016
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Livingston Avenue School
75 Livingston Avenue
Cranford, NJ 07016
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 748 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hillside Avenue School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 251 students in grades 3-5, Livingston Avenue School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
3-5
Total Students
748 students
251 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hillside Avenue School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Livingston Avenue School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hillside Avenue School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Livingston Avenue School.
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hillside Avenue School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Livingston Avenue School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Avenue School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cranford 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 Livingston Avenue School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cranford 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

#488 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
#222 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hillside Avenue 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 Livingston Avenue School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
59%
(Top 30% in NJ)(22-23 School Year Data)
70%
(Top 20% in NJ)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillside Avenue School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cranford 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 Livingston Avenue School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cranford Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
68%
(Top 20% in NJ)
75%
(Top 20% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillside Avenue School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cranford 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 Livingston Avenue School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cranford Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Top 50% in NJ)
40-44%
(Top 20% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillside Avenue School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cranford 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 Livingston Avenue School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cranford 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 Hillside Avenue School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Livingston Avenue School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
36
-
Grade 1 Students
56
-
Grade 2 Students
53
-
Grade 3 Students
56
79
Grade 4 Students
63
90
Grade 5 Students
51
82
Grade 6 Students
140
-
Grade 7 Students
149
-
Grade 8 Students
144
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hillside Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cranford 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 Livingston Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cranford 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
16%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hillside Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cranford 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 Livingston Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cranford 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
6%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hillside Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cranford 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 Livingston Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cranford 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
66%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hillside Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cranford 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 Livingston Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cranford 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
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hillside Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cranford 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 Livingston Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cranford 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.
0.53
0.44
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hillside Avenue School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cranford 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 Livingston Avenue School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cranford 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
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hillside Avenue School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cranford 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 Livingston Avenue School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cranford Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hillside Avenue School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cranford 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 Livingston Avenue School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cranford 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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