Larchmont Elementary School vs. Hillside Elementary School
Should you attend Larchmont Elementary School or Hillside Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Larchmont Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Hillside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Larchmont Elementary School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hillside Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than 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 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
385 students
405 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#821 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#993 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
56
-
Kindergarten Students
61
74
Grade 1 Students
62
72
Grade 2 Students
62
76
Grade 3 Students
71
94
Grade 4 Students
73
89
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
14%
% Hispanic
22%
15%
% Black
23%
16%
% White
38%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
