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#1960 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Deanna G. Taylor Academy
Elementary School · Hillside Public School District · Hillside, NJ
A Hillside Public School District elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
614 TILLMAN ST, Hillside, NJ 07205
- Math 21% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Deanna G. Taylor Academy score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Deanna G. Taylor Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,558
Median home value
$363,200
Median rent
$1,712/mo
College educated
28.9%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–4 | 0.7 mi | 465 | Compare → |
| Hurden Looker SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 2–6 | 0.7 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Livingston ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–4 | 0.8 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Ola Edwards Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 2–6 | 1.0 mi | 394 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hillside Public School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $25,458NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Deanna G. Taylor Academy is listed in Hillside Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deanna G. Taylor Academy
Deanna G. Taylor Academy is a public elementary school in Hillside, NJ, part of Hillside Public School District, serving approximately 191 students in grades 2nd-6th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,960 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Deanna G. Taylor Academy
What grades does Deanna G. Taylor Academy serve?
Deanna G. Taylor Academy serves students in grades 2nd through 6th.
How many students attend Deanna G. Taylor Academy?
Deanna G. Taylor Academy has an enrollment of approximately 191 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deanna G. Taylor Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Deanna G. Taylor Academy is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Deanna G. Taylor Academy rank in NJ?
Deanna G. Taylor Academy ranks #1,960 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Deanna G. Taylor Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Deanna G. Taylor Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Deanna G. Taylor Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deanna G. Taylor Academy has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Deanna G. Taylor Academy a charter school?
No, Deanna G. Taylor Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Deanna G. Taylor Academy a Title I school?
No, Deanna G. Taylor Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deanna G. Taylor Academy?
74.9% of students at Deanna G. Taylor Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 191
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (908) 352-7664
- Area population (ZIP 07205)
- 22,179
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07205; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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