Hillcrest School serves 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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-2
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillcrest School's student population of 314 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hillcrest School is 0.59, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
55%
33%
Black
5%
15%
White
32%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hillcrest School often compared to?
Hillcrest Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Normandy Park School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Hillcrest School?
314 students attend Hillcrest School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Hillcrest School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest School?
Hillcrest School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hillcrest School offer ?
Hillcrest School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Hillcrest School part of?
Hillcrest School is part of Morris School District.
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