At a glance
Reported students
568
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
54.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey middle enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 440 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
461
Hillside Intermediate School: 568 reported students.
State peer staffing position
39th percentile
10.4:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 551
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.9:1
What the reported data says about Hillside Intermediate School
Hillside Intermediate School is a public middle school serving grades 05–06 in Bridgewater. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District. NCES reports 568 students for 2024–25.
Among 440 middle schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 543 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.4:1, close to the New Jersey median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (46.5%) and Asian (25.9%). English learners represent 4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hillside Intermediate School
- 1How do the reported 10.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 54.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White46.5%
- Hispanic19.2%
- Black1.6%
- Asian25.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Eisenhower Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 05–06
625 reported students
Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
1,220 reported students
Hamilton Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
462 reported students
Adamsville Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
461 reported students
John F. Kennedy Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
431 reported students
Crim Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
396 reported students
Public schools near Hillside Intermediate School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Intermediate School Middle · Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District | 05–06 | 625 | 1.4 mi |
| Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School Middle · Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District | 07–08 | 1,220 | 3.9 mi |
| Somerville Middle School Middle · Somerville Public School District | 06–08 | 339 | 4 mi |
| William Annin Middle School Middle · Bernards Township School District | 06–08 | 1,122 | 5 mi |
| Branchburg Central Middle School Middle · Branchburg Township School District | 06–08 | 458 | 5.8 mi |
| Alexander Batcho Intermediate School Middle · Manville School District | 05–08 | 510 | 5.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hillside Intermediate School
What grades does Hillside Intermediate School serve?
Hillside Intermediate School reports grades 05–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District.
How many students attend Hillside Intermediate School?
Hillside Intermediate School reported 568 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 440 New Jersey middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 551 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hillside Intermediate School?
The calculated ratio is 10.4:1, based on 568 students and 54.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hillside Intermediate School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hillside Intermediate School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hillside Intermediate School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
15% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hillside Intermediate School in?
Hillside Intermediate School is part of Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District, based in Martinsville, NJ, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hillside Intermediate School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Eisenhower Intermediate School (1.4 mi), Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School (3.9 mi), Somerville Middle School (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.