At a glance
Reported students
97
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey middle enrollment
1st percentile
Compared with 440 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
391
Hillside Innovation Academy: 97 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
16.2:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Hillside Innovation Academy
Hillside Innovation Academy is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Hillside. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Hillside Public School District. NCES reports 97 students for 2024–25.
Among 440 middle schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 543 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 1st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, above 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 Black (61.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Hillside Innovation Academy
- 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 6 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67%
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.2%
- Hispanic25.8%
- Black61.9%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial0%
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.
Other schools in Hillside Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
323 reported students
Deanna G. Taylor Academy
Elementary · Grades 02–06
202 reported students
Ola Edwards Community School
Elementary · Grades 02–06
391 reported students
Hurden Looker Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 02–06
408 reported students
Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–01
625 reported students
Hillside High School
High · Grades 09–12
911 reported students
Public schools near Hillside Innovation Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School Middle · Hillside Public School District | 07–08 | 323 | 0.7 mi |
| Union Avenue Middle School Middle · Irvington Public School District | 06–08 | 735 | 1.9 mi |
| Kawameeh Middle School Middle · Township of Union School District | 05–08 | 729 | 2 mi |
| Terence C. Reilly School No 7 Middle · Elizabeth Public Schools | 02–08 | 1,130 | 2.8 mi |
| Roselle Park Middle School Middle · Roselle Park Public School District | 06–08 | 438 | 2.9 mi |
| Burnet Middle School Middle · Township of Union School District | 05–08 | 970 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hillside Innovation Academy
What grades does Hillside Innovation Academy serve?
Hillside Innovation Academy reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Hillside Public School District.
How many students attend Hillside Innovation Academy?
Hillside Innovation Academy reported 97 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 1st percentile among 440 New Jersey middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hillside Innovation Academy?
The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 97 students and 6 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 Innovation Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hillside Innovation Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hillside Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hillside Innovation Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67% 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 Innovation Academy in?
Hillside Innovation Academy is part of Hillside Public School District, based in Hillside, NJ, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hillside Innovation Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School (0.7 mi), Union Avenue Middle School (1.9 mi), Kawameeh Middle School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.