Serving 487 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hillside Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hillside Elementary School's student population of 487 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
487 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Hillside Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillside Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#107 out of 2201 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
52%
10%
Hispanic
8%
34%
Black
4%
15%
White
30%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillside Elementary School's ranking?
Hillside Elementary School is ranked #107 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hillside Elementary School often compared to?
Hillside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harrison Elementary School, Mount Pleasant Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Hillside Elementary School?
487 students attend Hillside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Hillside Elementary School students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillside Elementary School?
Hillside Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hillside Elementary School offer ?
Hillside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillside Elementary School part of?
Hillside Elementary School is part of Livingston Board Of Education School District.
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