Lake Parsippany Elementary School vs. Hilldale School
Should you attend Lake Parsippany Elementary School or Hilldale 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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lake Parsippany Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Hilldale School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 284 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lake Parsippany Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 327 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hilldale School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
284 students
327 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
31 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#177 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#28 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
85-89%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
43
36
Grade 1 Students
41
51
Grade 2 Students
55
57
Grade 3 Students
50
56
Grade 4 Students
45
59
Grade 5 Students
50
68
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
49%
45%
% Hispanic
23%
6%
% Black
2%
n/a
% White
19%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
1%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%