Very Good
#512 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 21% in state
Hillside Avenue School
Elementary School · Cranford Public School District · Cranford, NJ
A Cranford Public School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
125 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Cranford, NJ 07016
- Math 67% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hillside Avenue School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2021, reaching 69% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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 55 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
2.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hillside Avenue School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 63Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$148,629
Median home value
$635,800
Median rent
$2,116/mo
College educated
64.8%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07016; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–2 | 0.5 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Livingston Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 3–5 | 0.7 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| Number 10Enrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| Trinity Episcopal Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 29 | 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.
Cranford Public School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $23,003NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hillside Avenue School is listed in Cranford Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hillside Avenue School
Hillside Avenue School is a public elementary school in Cranford, NJ, part of Cranford Public School District, serving approximately 748 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #512 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillside Avenue School
What grades does Hillside Avenue School serve?
Hillside Avenue School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Hillside Avenue School?
Hillside Avenue School has an enrollment of approximately 748 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside Avenue School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hillside Avenue School rank in NJ?
Hillside Avenue School ranks #512 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Hillside Avenue School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillside Avenue School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Hillside Avenue School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillside Avenue School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hillside Avenue School a charter school?
No, Hillside Avenue School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hillside Avenue School a Title I school?
No, Hillside Avenue School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillside Avenue School?
2.8% of students at Hillside Avenue School 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 748
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.2%
- Phone
- (908) 709-6229
- Area population (ZIP 07016)
- 23,841
- Area average commute
- 35.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 07016; 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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