Hillside Elementary School vs. Watchung Elementary School
Should I attend Hillside Elementary School or Watchung Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hillside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Watchung Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 494 students in grades 3-5, Hillside Elementary 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 46% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Watchung Elementary 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 45-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
3-5
K-5
Total Students
494 students
385 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#343 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#421 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
12
-
Kindergarten Students
-
57
Grade 1 Students
-
55
Grade 2 Students
-
63
Grade 3 Students
147
66
Grade 4 Students
146
66
Grade 5 Students
144
62
Ungraded Students
45
16
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
10%
% Hispanic
13%
15%
% Black
26%
11%
% White
45%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
12%
8%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%