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Fanny M. Hillers Elementary School

Public | PK-4 | 549 students

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Posted August 31, 2009

My daughter is going on her third hear at Hillers. I have never had a complaint about the school. The teachers & I have kepts in close communications regarind my daughter. She gets first hand help if needed it. The after-school is also a blessing because I work in the city and can pick her up by 6pm.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 27, 2007

We took our son out of Hillers and put him in Bergen Arts & Science because the administration is unresponsive to parents. Teachers are good - but they have to do what 'The Boss' tells them to.
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Posted May 31, 2007

The teachers and staff at Hillers are extremely dedicated and work hard at providing an excellent educational environment and experience. My daughter is in 1st Grade and I have had a positive experience at the Hillers School. Principal Caez and Ass't Principal Kathryn Padavano should be commended and recognized for their excellent work this 2006/7 school year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 9, 2003

I have three children currently enrolled at Hiller's. I have had a very good experience despite the warnings from friends. My son is autistic and in a mainstream classroom with tons of support. The special ed program is great. The student population is extremely diverse even compared to the rest of New Jersey which I really like. We are white and my children have grown up color-blind. However, there are some rough students, very street wise and my children have come home with some very saucy language. Overall, I really like Hiller's and think the principal and staff are above average.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 67% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
58%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
63%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 59% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
45%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
83%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students43%
Female44%
Male42%
Black56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantaged53%
Special educationn/a
General education49%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant43%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students57%
Female64%
Male50%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Non-economically disadvantaged63%
Special educationn/a
General education58%
English language learners46%
Non-migrant57%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students40%
Female50%
Male29%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantaged43%
Special education25%
General education43%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant40%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students60%
Female65%
Male55%
Black58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Special education46%
General education65%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant60%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former23%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students72%
Female72%
Male71%
Black79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
Special education75%
General education75%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant72%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former23%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 56% 20%
Black 25% 17%
Asian 13% 8%
White 6% 54%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Two or more races N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 57%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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56 Longview Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone: (201) 646-7870

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