Summary:
The 07205 zip code area of Hillside, New Jersey is home to 7 public schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. While the district faces some challenges, a few standout schools demonstrate the potential for high-quality education in the area.
The Hillside Innovation Academy, a middle school, is a clear standout, ranking in the top 25% of New Jersey middle schools and significantly outperforming the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and math proficiency. Another high-performing school is Hurden Looker School, an elementary school with strong English Language Arts results that also exceed the district and state.
However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest performing schools in the Hillside Public School District. For example, in 8th grade math, Hillside Innovation Academy had 34% proficiency compared to just 4.9% at Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School. The district also faces challenges at the high school level, with Hillside High School having relatively low proficiency rates in math and science. Understanding the practices at the standout schools and addressing resource inequities could help drive improvements across the district.
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