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#2032 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Hillcrest Academy-south
High School · Union County Educational Services Commission · Westfield, NJ
An Union County Educational Services Commission high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1571 Lamberts Mill Road, Westfield, NJ 07090
- Math 10% proficient (2015)
- Reading 25% proficient (2015)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Hillcrest Academy-south score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
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
79.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hillcrest Academy-south 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 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average572/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westfield), 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
$212,700
Median home value
$930,500
Median rent
$2,211/mo
College educated
76.7%
Homeownership
80.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07090; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamberts Mill AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| WestlakeEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 4–12 | 0.0 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Newmark High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| Arthur L. Johnson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 754 | 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
- #4 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-south is listed in Union County Educational Services Commission; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hillcrest Academy-south
Hillcrest Academy-south is a public high school in Westfield, NJ, part of Union County Educational Services Commission, serving approximately 78 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,032 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (2015 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2015 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillcrest Academy-south
What grades does Hillcrest Academy-south serve?
Hillcrest Academy-south serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hillcrest Academy-south?
Hillcrest Academy-south has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Academy-south?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Academy-south is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hillcrest Academy-south rank in NJ?
Hillcrest Academy-south ranks #2,032 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Hillcrest Academy-south's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillcrest Academy-south has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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-south?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillcrest Academy-south has 10% math proficiency (2015 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2015 EdFacts).
Is Hillcrest Academy-south a charter school?
No, Hillcrest Academy-south is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hillcrest Academy-south a Title I school?
No, Hillcrest Academy-south is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillcrest Academy-south?
79.5% of students at Hillcrest Academy-south 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
- 78
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Phone
- (908) 654-8558
- Area population (ZIP 07090)
- 30,760
- Area average commute
- 36.2 min
- Area median age
- 41
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.
- Reading/ELA 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 07090; 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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