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 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 748 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 56% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Hillside Avenue School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillside Avenue School is 0.53, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Hillside Avenue School?
748 students attend Hillside Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Hillside Avenue School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillside Avenue School?
Hillside Avenue School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hillside Avenue School offer ?
Hillside Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Hillside Avenue School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 748 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 56% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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