Hillside Innovation Academy serves 97 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillside Innovation Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Hillside Innovation Academy's student population of 97 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
97 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hillside Innovation Academy is 0.55, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
26%
35%
Black
62%
14%
White
8%
37%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.2%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hillside Innovation Academy?
97 students attend Hillside Innovation Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Hillside Innovation Academy students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillside Innovation Academy?
Hillside Innovation Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hillside Innovation Academy offer ?
Hillside Innovation Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Hillside Innovation Academy part of?
Hillside Innovation Academy is part of Hillside Public School District.
School Reviews
Review Hillside Innovation Academy. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.
