Hilltop School

Summary:

Hilltop School is an elementary school located in Lodi, New Jersey, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 307 students. The school is part of the Lodi School District, which is ranked 226 out of 615 districts in New Jersey and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hilltop School stands out for its diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic majority (53.75%) and notable Asian (9.45%) and African American (8.14%) representation, which is higher than the nearby schools in the Lodi district. Academically, the school's performance on NJSLA tests is generally on par with or exceeds the Lodi district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts, with 74% of 5th-grade students proficient or better compared to 72.7% in the Lodi district and 53.2% statewide. However, Hilltop School has a relatively high percentage of students (50.81%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio (10.9) compared to other Lodi district schools, which may contribute to its academic success.

While Hilltop School's performance has been somewhat inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating over the years, the school generally outperforms the other Lodi district schools, particularly in English Language Arts. However, the school faces challenges, such as significant achievement gaps among different student subgroups and a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, from 4.9% in 2020-2021 to 16.3% in 2021-2022. These areas require targeted interventions and support to address the school's overall performance and ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 200 KIPP Avenue
       Lodi, NJ  07644


(973) 778-1213

District: Lodi School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
474th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,701 Help


Students who attend Hilltop School usually attend:

Middle:    Thomas Jefferson Middle School
High:    Lodi High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  307

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.7%
White:
25.4%
Asian:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hilltop School ranks better than 64.7% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Lodi School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.6. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.7%), White (25.4%), Asian (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Lodi School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hilltop School is 10.9, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Lodi School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hilltop School is $7,701. 2 elementary schools in the Lodi School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hilltop School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hilltop School 474th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Hilltop School in the ranking list.)

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Lodi School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lodi School District 226th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hilltop School

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Rank History for all students at Hilltop School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 52.02 693rd 1204 42.4%
2004 40.51 922nd 1298 29.0%
2005 65.02 577th 1303 55.7%
2006 41.53 936th 1314 28.8%
2007 68.10 520th 1329 60.9%
2008 67.13 525th 1338 60.8%
2009 71.38 436th 1346 67.6%
2010 75.88 318th 1354 76.5%
2011 81.67 164th 1360 87.9%
2012 66.30 567th 1363 58.4%
2013 66.65 573rd 1367 58.1%
2014 61.37 638th 1363 53.2%
2015 62.41 528th 1357 61.1%
2016 76.78 329th 1346 75.6%
2017 75.53 362nd 1352 73.2%
2018 72.45 415th 1353 69.3%
2019 71.84 418th 1360 69.3%
2021 33.50 818th 1317 37.9%
2022 72.57 399th 1345 70.3%
2023 65.60 474th 1342 64.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hilltop School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.35 331st 411 19.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hilltop School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.98 234th 1001 76.6%
2019 39.20 544th 1007 46.0%
2021 20.32 715th 868 17.6%
2023 53.91 352nd 958 63.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hilltop School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.06 24th 942 97.5%
2019 93.41 29th 948 96.9%
2021 43.25 450th 839 46.4%
2022 93.35 31st 863 96.4%
2023 75.30 143rd 910 84.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Hilltop School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.69 517th 1333 61.2%
2019 77.91 282nd 1331 78.8%
2021 42.72 686th 1290 46.8%
2022 72.29 385th 1326 71.0%
2023 71.68 386th 1318 70.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Hilltop School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.71 290th 1334 78.3%
2019 62.14 524th 1335 60.7%
2021 28.89 861st 1297 33.6%
2022 70.48 387th 1324 70.8%
2023 56.30 567th 1315 56.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hilltop School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.47 3rd 370 99.2%
2019 81.64 33rd 370 91.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Hilltop School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 96.17 17th 522 96.7%
2021 37.68 286th 456 37.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hilltop School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.77 181st 870 79.2%
2019 82.80 103rd 899 88.5%
2021 53.80 334th 896 62.7%
2022 83.68 114th 953 88.0%
2023 71.75 220th 982 77.6%
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Rank History for White students at Hilltop School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.79 349th 1022 65.9%
2019 46.16 573rd 1023 44.0%
2021 30.98 723rd 964 25.0%
2022 64.16 336th 976 65.6%
2023 66.17 317th 975 67.5%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Hilltop School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 157 15 23 47 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1989 162 15 30 52 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1990 161 16 26 63 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1991 173 19 26 70 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1992 188 20 36 77 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1993 177 19 44 82 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1994 159 18 38 90 1 n/a n/a 0 306
1995 205 20 62 90 1 n/a n/a 0 378
1996 205 20 62 90 1 n/a n/a 0 378
1998 216 14 82 100 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1999 201 8 94 97 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2000 169 8 81 86 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2001 167 15 83 83 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2002 194 18 121 119 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2003 194 18 121 119 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2004 179 16 111 119 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2005 153 22 105 136 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2006 143 16 101 141 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2007 155 19 90 145 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2008 150 22 74 142 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2009 137 32 69 155 0 8 0 0 401
2010 119 35 54 166 0 9 2 0 385
2011 133 31 46 169 0 10 2 0 391
2012 134 36 42 193 0 11 3 0 419
2013 115 39 46 200 0 7 3 0 410
2014 108 43 45 192 1 6 1 0 396
2015 104 38 49 187 0 4 3 0 385
2016 90 45 43 174 0 5 3 0 360
2017 102 45 45 170 0 3 2 0 367
2018 96 39 50 174 0 1 1 0 361
2019 90 39 42 171 1 1 3 0 347
2020 91 33 37 153 0 0 8 0 322
2021 88 36 32 143 0 0 7 0 306
2022 70 26 31 156 0 0 7 0 290
2023 78 25 29 165 1 0 9 0 307

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hilltop School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 242 17.0 14.2 n/a
1989 259 19.0 13.6 n/a
1990 266 19.0 14.0 16.5
1991 288 17.0 16.9 22.2
1992 321 19.0 16.8 20.9
1993 322 20.0 16.1 20.8
1994 306 20.0 15.3 21.9
1995 378 21.5 17.6 20.4
1996 378 21.5 17.6 20.4
1998 412 24.0 17.2 23.1
1999 400 24.0 16.7 23.3
2000 344 22.0 15.6 34
2001 348 22.3 15.6 28.2
2002 452 26.0 17.4 29.6
2003 452 26.0 17.4 29.6
2004 425 25.0 17.0 30.4
2005 416 25.0 16.6 n/a
2006 401 25.0 16.0 36.2
2007 409 26.0 15.7 34.2
2008 388 22.0 17.6 41
2009 401 26.1 14.9 44.1
2010 385 22.0 17.5 46
2011 391 24.0 16.2 45.5
2012 419 23.9 17.5 53.2
2013 410 25.0 16.4 55.6
2014 396 25.0 15.8 56.1
2015 385 25.0 15.4 53
2016 360 25.0 14.4 56.1
2017 367 25.0 14.6 51
2018 361 25.0 14.4 46.8
2019 347 26.0 13.3 39.5
2020 322 25.0 12.8 45
2021 306 24.0 12.7 35.6
2022 290 23.0 12.6 32.4
2023 307 28.0 10.9 50.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hilltop School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 242 17.0 14.2 n/a
1989 259 19.0 13.6 n/a
1990 266 19.0 14.0 16.5
1991 288 17.0 16.9 22.2
1992 321 19.0 16.8 20.9
1993 322 20.0 16.1 20.8
1994 306 20.0 15.3 21.9
1995 378 21.5 17.6 20.4
1996 378 21.5 17.6 20.4
1998 412 24.0 17.2 23.1
1999 400 24.0 16.7 23.3
2000 344 22.0 15.6 34
2001 348 22.3 15.6 28.2
2002 452 26.0 17.4 29.6
2003 452 26.0 17.4 29.6
2004 425 25.0 17.0 30.4
2005 416 25.0 16.6 n/a
2006 401 25.0 16.0 36.2
2007 409 26.0 15.7 34.2
2008 388 22.0 17.6 41
2009 401 26.1 14.9 44.1
2010 385 22.0 17.5 46
2011 391 24.0 16.2 45.5
2012 419 23.9 17.5 53.2
2013 410 25.0 16.4 55.6
2014 396 25.0 15.8 56.1
2015 385 25.0 15.4 53
2016 360 25.0 14.4 56.1
2017 367 25.0 14.6 51
2018 361 25.0 14.4 46.8
2019 347 26.0 13.3 39.5
2020 322 25.0 12.8 45
2021 306 24.0 12.7 35.6
2022 290 23.0 12.6 32.4
2023 307 28.0 10.9 50.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hilltop School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $631 (8.2%) $7,070 (91.8%) $7,701

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hilltop School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 418th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 474th of 1342 Elementary schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hilltop School)61.157.2
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lodi School District)73.364.3
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hilltop School)6843.2
 24.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lodi School District)64.746.8
 17.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hilltop School)84.971.2
 13.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lodi School District)79.274.3
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hilltop School)73.657.4
 16.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lodi School District)63.950.9
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hilltop School)65.674
 8.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lodi School District)60.772.7
 12%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hilltop School)49.251.9
 2.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lodi School District)3949.6
 10.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students347307
 11.5%
African American3925
 35.9%
American Indian11
Asian4229
 31%
Hispanic171165
 3.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White9078
 13.3%
Two or More Races39
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.5%50.8%
 11.3%


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Students who attend Hilltop School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thomas Jefferson Middle School
High : Lodi High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 307 students attended Hilltop School.

Students at Hilltop School are 54% Hispanic, 25% White, 9% Asian, 8% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Hilltop School ranks 474th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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