Stephen J. Gerace School vs. Hillview School
Should you attend Stephen J. Gerace School or Hillview 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
Stephen J. Gerace School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Hillview School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 330 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Stephen J. Gerace School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 301 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hillview School ranks in the top 5% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
330 students
301 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#295 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#107 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
80-84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
58
55
Grade 1 Students
42
39
Grade 2 Students
61
45
Grade 3 Students
62
58
Grade 4 Students
44
63
Grade 5 Students
63
41
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
13%
10%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
80%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
4%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
