Serving 486 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hillsborough Township Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillsborough Township Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Hillsborough Township Elementary School's student population of 486 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hillsborough Township Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillsborough Township Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#226 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
39%
10%
Hispanic
12%
33%
Black
5%
15%
White
38%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillsborough Township Elementary School's ranking?
Hillsborough Township Elementary School is ranked #226 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hillsborough Township Elementary School often compared to?
Hillsborough Township Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Triangle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Hillsborough Township Elementary School?
486 students attend Hillsborough Township Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Hillsborough Township Elementary School students are Asian, 38% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillsborough Township Elementary School?
Hillsborough Township Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hillsborough Township Elementary School offer ?
Hillsborough Township Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Hillsborough Township Elementary School part of?
Hillsborough Township Elementary School is part of Hillsborough Township Public School District.
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