Hillside Elementary School

Summary:

Hillside Elementary School is a public school serving grades 3-5 in the Montclair Public School District in New Jersey, with a diverse student population of 45.1% White, 23.11% African American, 15.9% Hispanic, and 4.07% Asian students.

Hillside Elementary is a standout school, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in New Jersey. Its students outperform state and district averages in standardized tests, with 65.9% of 3rd graders, 73.7% of 4th graders, and 94.5% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts. In mathematics, 66.7% of 3rd graders, 59.9% of 4th graders, and 63% of 5th graders scored proficient or better. Hillside's academic success extends across racial subgroups, ranking among the top 5% of New Jersey elementary schools for African American and Hispanic students, and the top 4% for White students. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.8 to 11.1, likely contributes to its strong performance.

Compared to nearby Montclair public elementary schools, such as Charles H. Bullock School, Nishuane Elementary School, Edgemont Elementary School, and Watchung Elementary School, Hillside Elementary outperforms them in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, from 2.2% in 2018-2019 to 12.1% in 2021-2022, which the school and district should address.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 54 Orange Rd
       Montclair, NJ  07042-2110


(973) 509-4200

District: Montclair Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
210th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,700 Help


Students who attend Hillside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Buzz Aldrin Middle School
    Glenfield Middle School
    Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building
High:    Montclair High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  541

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.1%
African American:
23.1%
Hispanic:
15.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hillside Elementary School ranks better than 84.4% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Montclair Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.68. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Hillside Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Montclair Public School District. Student population at Hillside Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.1%), African American (23.1%), Hispanic (15.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Montclair Public School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary School is 11.1. 5 elementary schools in the Montclair Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillside Elementary School is $12,700. 3 elementary schools in the Montclair Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hillside Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillside Elementary School 210th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Hillside Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Montclair Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Montclair Public School District 148th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hillside Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hillside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 49.65 724th 1204 39.9%
2004 59.96 660th 1298 49.2%
2005 67.67 517th 1303 60.3%
2006 70.97 440th 1314 66.5%
2007 65.94 584th 1329 56.1%
2008 73.03 389th 1338 70.9%
2009 77.36 278th 1346 79.3%
2010 67.62 512th 1354 62.2%
2011 71.82 419th 1360 69.2%
2012 65.61 579th 1363 57.5%
2013 70.49 482nd 1367 64.7%
2014 78.32 279th 1363 79.5%
2015 80.36 271st 1357 80.0%
2016 68.89 455th 1346 66.2%
2017 65.99 521st 1352 61.5%
2018 63.80 537th 1353 60.3%
2019 70.70 437th 1360 67.9%
2021 83.36 187th 1317 85.8%
2022 85.08 204th 1345 84.8%
2023 84.68 210th 1342 84.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hillside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.89 402nd 1001 59.8%
2019 66.31 282nd 1007 72.0%
2021 73.92 148th 868 82.9%
2022 57.51 326th 949 65.6%
2023 73.76 177th 958 81.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hillside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.60 765th 942 18.8%
2019 37.11 585th 948 38.3%
2021 71.40 118th 839 85.9%
2022 57.69 290th 863 66.4%
2023 55.21 331st 910 63.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Hillside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.68 559th 1333 58.1%
2019 67.16 476th 1331 64.2%
2021 77.92 226th 1290 82.5%
2022 82.40 233rd 1326 82.4%
2023 81.18 242nd 1318 81.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Hillside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.61 462nd 1334 65.4%
2019 72.48 384th 1335 71.2%
2021 85.40 165th 1297 87.3%
2022 85.59 178th 1324 86.6%
2023 85.59 177th 1315 86.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hillside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.36 17th 339 95.0%
2023 65.15 118th 346 65.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Hillside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.79 128th 517 75.2%
2019 65.34 146th 522 72.0%
2021 85.71 29th 456 93.6%
2022 83.66 52nd 494 89.5%
2023 88.34 38th 463 91.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hillside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.19 136th 870 84.4%
2019 87.09 79th 899 91.2%
2021 89.57 62nd 896 93.1%
2022 95.46 39th 953 95.9%
2023 86.47 103rd 982 89.5%
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Rank History for White students at Hillside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.30 249th 1022 75.6%
2019 85.20 92nd 1023 91.0%
2021 93.47 18th 964 98.1%
2022 91.25 26th 976 97.3%
2023 91.64 36th 975 96.3%
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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.

Hillside Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hillside Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 257 253 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1989 281 225 18 1 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1990 290 240 18 13 1 n/a n/a 0 562
1991 297 260 20 10 1 n/a n/a 0 588
1992 324 281 20 18 0 n/a n/a 0 643
1993 299 283 10 13 1 n/a n/a 0 606
1994 301 266 20 5 0 n/a n/a 0 592
1995 312 316 18 20 1 n/a n/a 0 667
1996 312 316 18 20 1 n/a n/a 0 667
1998 277 289 12 12 2 n/a n/a 0 592
1999 260 293 9 14 4 n/a n/a 0 580
2000 255 330 10 18 4 n/a n/a 0 617
2001 267 346 14 19 4 n/a n/a 0 650
2002 276 305 15 23 2 n/a n/a 0 621
2003 276 305 15 23 2 n/a n/a 0 621
2004 314 276 14 18 2 n/a n/a 0 624
2005 331 282 14 27 1 n/a n/a 0 655
2006 337 243 22 36 5 n/a n/a 0 643
2007 306 246 25 39 2 n/a n/a 0 618
2008 325 226 34 35 3 n/a n/a 0 623
2009 325 234 31 39 1 0 0 0 630
2010 307 242 29 50 1 0 0 0 629
2011 290 212 33 60 2 3 15 0 615
2012 289 228 43 55 1 4 6 0 626
2013 294 221 44 55 2 2 6 0 624
2014 263 174 23 52 0 0 28 0 540
2015 239 160 27 48 0 0 28 0 502
2016 254 189 30 58 0 0 36 0 567
2017 272 205 25 66 0 2 49 0 619
2018 255 196 15 73 1 1 52 0 593
2019 255 166 18 80 1 1 56 0 577
2020 246 142 12 79 1 0 55 0 535
2021 222 123 16 75 0 0 53 0 489
2022 222 130 19 63 1 0 59 0 494
2023 244 125 22 86 2 0 62 0 541

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 Hillside Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 523 36.0 14.5 n/a
1989 525 36.0 14.5 n/a
1990 562 40.0 14.0 12.3
1991 588 40.0 14.7 12.4
1992 643 40.0 16.0 13.1
1993 606 39.6 15.3 10.9
1994 592 39.6 14.9 14.7
1995 667 44.2 15.1 18.7
1996 667 44.2 15.1 18.7
1998 592 47.2 12.5 20.3
1999 580 42.6 13.6 20.5
2000 617 48.3 12.8 26.3
2001 650 48.5 13.4 24.2
2002 621 54.8 11.3 19.3
2003 621 54.8 11.3 19.3
2004 624 50.8 12.3 20.5
2005 655 52.8 12.4 n/a
2006 643 60.8 10.6 14.9
2007 618 61.0 10.1 17.2
2008 623 42.0 14.8 15.9
2009 630 57.3 7.7 18.3
2010 629 43.0 14.6 22.6
2011 615 40.0 15.3 0
2012 626 n/a n/a 3.8
2013 624 48.6 12.8 19.4
2014 540 50.2 10.7 24.8
2015 502 48.0 10.4 22.9
2016 567 50.0 11.3 22.2
2017 619 55.2 11.2 14.1
2018 593 50.2 11.8 17.4
2019 577 50.6 11.4 14.2
2020 535 52.6 10.1 19.6
2021 489 49.6 9.8 20
2022 494 48.6 10.1 16.4
2023 541 48.6 11.1 13.3

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 Hillside Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 523 36.0 14.5 n/a
1989 525 36.0 14.5 n/a
1990 562 40.0 14.0 12.3
1991 588 40.0 14.7 12.4
1992 643 40.0 16.0 13.1
1993 606 39.6 15.3 10.9
1994 592 39.6 14.9 14.7
1995 667 44.2 15.1 18.7
1996 667 44.2 15.1 18.7
1998 592 47.2 12.5 20.3
1999 580 42.6 13.6 20.5
2000 617 48.3 12.8 26.3
2001 650 48.5 13.4 24.2
2002 621 54.8 11.3 19.3
2003 621 54.8 11.3 19.3
2004 624 50.8 12.3 20.5
2005 655 52.8 12.4 n/a
2006 643 60.8 10.6 14.9
2007 618 61.0 10.1 17.2
2008 623 42.0 14.8 15.9
2009 630 57.3 7.7 18.3
2010 629 43.0 14.6 22.6
2011 615 40.0 15.3 0
2012 626 n/a n/a 3.8
2013 624 48.6 12.8 19.4
2014 540 50.2 10.7 24.8
2015 502 48.0 10.4 22.9
2016 567 50.0 11.3 22.2
2017 619 55.2 11.2 14.1
2018 593 50.2 11.8 17.4
2019 577 50.6 11.4 14.2
2020 535 52.6 10.1 19.6
2021 489 49.6 9.8 20
2022 494 48.6 10.1 16.4
2023 541 48.6 11.1 13.3

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 Hillside Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $181 (1.4%) $12,519 (98.6%) $12,700

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillside Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 437th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 210th of 1342 Elementary schools
 16.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillside Elementary School)6165.9
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Montclair Public School District)63.162
 1.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillside Elementary School)63.166.7
 3.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Montclair Public School District)68.964
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillside Elementary School)70.273.7
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Montclair Public School District)68.672
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillside Elementary School)61.559.9
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Montclair Public School District)64.363.3
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillside Elementary School)76.594.5
 18%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Montclair Public School District)70.478.9
 8.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillside Elementary School)56.763
 6.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Montclair Public School District)60.262.9
 2.7%
   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 Students577541
 6.2%
African American166125
 24.7%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian1822
 22.2%
Hispanic8086
 7.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White255244
 4.3%
Two or More Races5662
 10.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.2%13.3%
 0.9%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 541 students attended Hillside Elementary School.

Students at Hillside Elementary School are 45% White, 23% African American, 16% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Hillside Elementary School ranks 210th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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