Serving 555 students in grades 5-6, Hillside Intermediate School ranks in the top 30% 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 49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher 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 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 555 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillside Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Hillside Intermediate School's student population of 555 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
555 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hillside Intermediate School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillside Intermediate School is 0.68, 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
#652 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
26%
10%
Hispanic
21%
33%
Black
4%
15%
White
46%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillside Intermediate School's ranking?
Hillside Intermediate School is ranked #652 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hillside Intermediate School often compared to?
Hillside Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eisenhower Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Hillside Intermediate School?
555 students attend Hillside Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Hillside Intermediate School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillside Intermediate School?
Hillside Intermediate School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hillside Intermediate School offer ?
Hillside Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Hillside Intermediate School part of?
Hillside Intermediate School is part of Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District.
School Reviews
5 5/21/2012
I graduated from Hillside Middle School in 1999, when it was still known as, "Hillside Intermediate School." At the time, it contained Grades 4-5, and was very strong on academics. Besides having a 5th Grade teacher who assigned a workload more fitting for high school, it was a pleasant experience being there as a student. As a teacher now, I would strongly recommend Hillside to both prospective students and teachers alike!
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