Excellent
#173 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 7% in state
George G White
Middle School · Hillsdale School District · Hillsdale, NJ
A Hillsdale School District middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
120 MAGNOLIA AVE, Hillsdale, NJ 07642
- Math 70% vs NJ 38% (2025)
- Reading 81% vs NJ 56% (2025)
- 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at George G White score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2021, reaching 75% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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 47 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where George G White sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Average263/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hillsdale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$169,862
Median home value
$656,800
Median rent
$1,720/mo
College educated
62.1%
Homeownership
90.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07642; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primoris AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| Holdrum Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Westwood Regional Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 683 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hillsdale School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $27,715NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
George G White is listed in Hillsdale School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George G White
George G White is a public middle school in Hillsdale, NJ, part of Hillsdale School District, serving approximately 492 students in grades 5th-8th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #173 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George G White
What grades does George G White serve?
George G White serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend George G White?
George G White has an enrollment of approximately 492 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George G White?
The student-teacher ratio at George G White is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George G White rank in NJ?
George G White ranks #173 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is George G White's MySchoolScout rating?
George G White has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 George G White?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George G White has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is George G White a charter school?
No, George G White is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George G White a Title I school?
No, George G White is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George G White?
7.9% of students at George G White 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 492
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.7%
- Phone
- (201) 664-0286
- Area population (ZIP 07642)
- 10,086
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 07642; 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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