Excellent
#244 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 10% in state
Hillside Innovation Academy
Middle School · Hillside Public School District · Hillside, NJ
A middle school in Hillside, NJ where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
195 Virginia St-1100 Woodruff Ave, Hillside, NJ 07205
- Math 28% vs NJ 35% (2025)
- Reading 91% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hillside Innovation Academy score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 59% across the 2-year record (2024–2025).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2024-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2024-2025)
Based on 9 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hillside Innovation Academy 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 7–8 | 0.7 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Nj Regional Day School - NewarkEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| Team Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 6,319 | Compare → |
| Union Avenue Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 728 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Hillside Public School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Hillside Innovation Academy is listed in Hillside Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hillside Innovation Academy
Hillside Innovation Academy is a public middle school in Hillside, NJ, part of Hillside Public School District, serving approximately 101 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #244 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillside Innovation Academy
What grades does Hillside Innovation Academy serve?
Hillside Innovation Academy serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Hillside Innovation Academy?
Hillside Innovation Academy has an enrollment of approximately 101 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Innovation Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside Innovation Academy is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hillside Innovation Academy rank in NJ?
Hillside Innovation Academy ranks #244 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Hillside Innovation Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillside Innovation Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Innovation Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillside Innovation Academy has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).
Is Hillside Innovation Academy a charter school?
No, Hillside Innovation Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hillside Innovation Academy a Title I school?
No, Hillside Innovation Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillside Innovation Academy?
71.3% of students at Hillside Innovation 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 101
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.0%
- Phone
- (908) 352-7664
- Area population (ZIP 07205)
- 22,179
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2024-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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