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Jeffrey Clark School vs. Hillcrest School

Should you attend Jeffrey Clark School or Hillcrest 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.
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School Overview

School
Jeffrey Clark School
7 Quaker Rd
Mickleton, NJ 08056
Hillcrest School
500 Franklin Blvd
Somerset, NJ 08873
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Jeffrey Clark School serves 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hillcrest School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-2
PK-5
Total Students
509 students
452 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jeffrey Clark School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hillcrest School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jeffrey Clark School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hillcrest School.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
44 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jeffrey Clark School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hillcrest School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jeffrey Clark School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the East Greenwich Township School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Franklin Township Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

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#1743 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hillcrest School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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27%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillcrest School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Franklin Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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23%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillcrest School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Franklin Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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6-9%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillcrest School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Franklin Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Jeffrey Clark School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hillcrest School by grade.
Pre-K Students
46
28
Kindergarten Students
125
54
Grade 1 Students
153
67
Grade 2 Students
185
82
Grade 3 Students
-
70
Grade 4 Students
-
73
Grade 5 Students
-
78

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
4%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jeffrey Clark School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the East Greenwich Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hillcrest School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Franklin Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jeffrey Clark School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the East Greenwich Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hillcrest School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Franklin Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jeffrey Clark School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the East Greenwich Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hillcrest School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Franklin Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
80%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jeffrey Clark School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the East Greenwich Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hillcrest School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Franklin Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jeffrey Clark School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the East Greenwich Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hillcrest School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Franklin Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.35
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jeffrey Clark School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the East Greenwich Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hillcrest School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Franklin Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jeffrey Clark School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the East Greenwich Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hillcrest School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Franklin Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jeffrey Clark School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the East Greenwich Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hillcrest School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Franklin Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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