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#1979 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Hillcrest Academy-north
High School · Union County Educational Services Commission · Scotch Plains, NJ
An Union County Educational Services Commission high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2630 PLAINFIELD AVENUE, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
- Math 25% proficient (2015)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hillcrest Academy-north score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hillcrest Academy-north sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$173,564
Median home value
$696,900
Median rent
$1,816/mo
College educated
65%
Homeownership
81.1%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07076; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch Plains-fanwood High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,551 | Compare → |
| First Children SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Westfield Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,784 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Union County Educational Services Commission
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $283,692NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Hillcrest Academy-north is listed in Union County Educational Services Commission; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hillcrest Academy-north
Hillcrest Academy-north is a public high school in Scotch Plains, NJ, part of Union County Educational Services Commission, serving approximately 66 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,979 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2015 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillcrest Academy-north
What grades does Hillcrest Academy-north serve?
Hillcrest Academy-north serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hillcrest Academy-north?
Hillcrest Academy-north has an enrollment of approximately 66 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Academy-north?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Academy-north is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hillcrest Academy-north rank in NJ?
Hillcrest Academy-north ranks #1,979 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Hillcrest Academy-north's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillcrest Academy-north 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 Hillcrest Academy-north?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillcrest Academy-north has 25% math proficiency (2015 EdFacts).
Is Hillcrest Academy-north a charter school?
No, Hillcrest Academy-north is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hillcrest Academy-north a Title I school?
No, Hillcrest Academy-north is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillcrest Academy-north?
65.2% of students at Hillcrest Academy-north 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 66
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Phone
- (908) 233-9366
- Area population (ZIP 07076)
- 24,667
- Area average commute
- 35.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 07076; 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 2015 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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