Larchmont Elementary School vs. Hillside Elementary School
Should I attend Larchmont Elementary School or Hillside 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
Larchmont Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Hillside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Larchmont Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hillside Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 48% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
392 students
354 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#895 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#880 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
19
-
Kindergarten Students
62
71
Grade 1 Students
60
80
Grade 2 Students
73
72
Grade 3 Students
65
70
Grade 4 Students
75
61
Ungraded Students
38
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
14%
% Hispanic
17%
13%
% Black
24%
14%
% White
42%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%