Serving 546 students in grades 3-8, John Hill 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 37% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
John Hill School's student population of 546 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
546 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
School Rankings
John Hill School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Hill School is 0.66, 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
#778 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
31%
34%
Black
7%
15%
White
48%
38%
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
33%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Hill School's ranking?
John Hill School is ranked #778 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are John Hill School often compared to?
John Hill Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Intervale Elementary School, Rockaway Meadow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend John Hill School?
546 students attend John Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of John Hill School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Hill School?
John Hill School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John Hill School offer ?
John Hill School offers enrollment in grades 3-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Hill School part of?
John Hill School is part of Boonton Town 51爆料 District.
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