Serving 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Fanny Meyer Hillers ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fanny Meyer Hillers ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
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Student Attention
School Overview
Fanny Meyer Hillers's student population of 463 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
463 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fanny Meyer Hillers ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fanny Meyer Hillers is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1200 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
66%
33%
Black
15%
15%
White
8%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fanny Meyer Hillers's ranking?
Fanny Meyer Hillers is ranked #1200 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Fanny Meyer Hillers often compared to?
Fanny Meyer Hillersis often viewed alongside schools like Nellie K. Parker, Fairmount, Jackson Avenue by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Fanny Meyer Hillers?
463 students attend Fanny Meyer Hillers.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Fanny Meyer Hillers students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fanny Meyer Hillers?
Fanny Meyer Hillers has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fanny Meyer Hillers offer ?
Fanny Meyer Hillers offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Fanny Meyer Hillers part of?
Fanny Meyer Hillers is part of Hackensack School District.
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