Luther Lee Emerson School vs. Hillside Elementary School
Should I attend Luther Lee Emerson 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
Luther Lee Emerson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
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
Overview
Serving 217 students in grades 2-4, Luther Lee Emerson School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 621 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hillside Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (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 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
2-4
PK-4
Total Students
217 students
621 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#107 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#79 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
29
Kindergarten Students
-
91
Grade 1 Students
-
102
Grade 2 Students
73
122
Grade 3 Students
82
113
Grade 4 Students
62
131
Ungraded Students
-
33
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
31%
40%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
57%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
1%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
n/a