Serving 229 students in grades 6, Walter Hill School ranks in the top 50% 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 54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6
Enrollment: 229 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Walter Hill School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walter Hill School is 0.58, 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?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Walter Hill School?
229 students attend Walter Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Walter Hill School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter Hill School?
Walter Hill School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Walter Hill School offer ?
Walter Hill School offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Walter Hill School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6
Enrollment: 229 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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