Very Good
#832 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 34% in state
Ola Edwards Community School
Elementary School · Hillside Public School District · Hillside, NJ
A Hillside Public School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1530 LESLIE ST, Hillside, NJ 07205
- Math 30% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ola Edwards Community School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 39% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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
76.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ola Edwards Community 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 76Very Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chancellor Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 614 | Compare → |
| Trinity Temple AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.1private | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Nj Regional Day School - NewarkEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| Bruce Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 35 | 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
- #3 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
Ola Edwards Community School is listed in Hillside Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ola Edwards Community School
Ola Edwards Community School is a public elementary school in Hillside, NJ, part of Hillside Public School District, serving approximately 394 students in grades 2nd-6th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #832 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ola Edwards Community School
What grades does Ola Edwards Community School serve?
Ola Edwards Community School serves students in grades 2nd through 6th.
How many students attend Ola Edwards Community School?
Ola Edwards Community School has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ola Edwards Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ola Edwards Community School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ola Edwards Community School rank in NJ?
Ola Edwards Community School ranks #832 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Ola Edwards Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ola Edwards Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Ola Edwards Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ola Edwards Community School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ola Edwards Community School a charter school?
No, Ola Edwards Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ola Edwards Community School a Title I school?
No, Ola Edwards Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ola Edwards Community School?
76.6% of students at Ola Edwards Community 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
- 394
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- 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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