Excellent
#281 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 11% in state
Hurden Looker School
Elementary School · Hillside Public School District · Hillside, NJ
A Hillside Public School District elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1261 LIBERTY AVE, Hillside, NJ 07205
- Math 35% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hurden Looker School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2021, reaching 47% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 45 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hurden Looker School 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 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deanna G. Taylor AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 2–6 | 0.7 mi | 191 | Compare → |
| Trinity Temple AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.1private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Ola Edwards Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 2–6 | 0.8 mi | 394 | Compare → |
| Chancellor Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 614 | 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.
Hillside Public School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Hurden Looker School is listed in Hillside Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hurden Looker School
Hurden Looker School is a public elementary school in Hillside, NJ, part of Hillside Public School District, serving approximately 393 students in grades 2nd-6th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #281 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hurden Looker School
What grades does Hurden Looker School serve?
Hurden Looker School serves students in grades 2nd through 6th.
How many students attend Hurden Looker School?
Hurden Looker School has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hurden Looker School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hurden Looker School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hurden Looker School rank in NJ?
Hurden Looker School ranks #281 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Hurden Looker School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hurden Looker School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Hurden Looker School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hurden Looker School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hurden Looker School a charter school?
No, Hurden Looker School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hurden Looker School a Title I school?
No, Hurden Looker School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hurden Looker School?
72.0% of students at Hurden Looker 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
- 2nd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 393
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (908) 352-7664
- Area population (ZIP 07205)
- 22,179
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
Official sources & links
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.
- 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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