For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 410 students in Hillside, NJ.
The top ranked public middle school in Hillside, NJ is Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillside, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Hillside have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hillside, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
145 Hillside Ave
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Grades: 7-8
| 309 students
Rank: n/an/a
195 Virginia St-1100 Woodruff
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Grades: 7-8
| 101 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hillside, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hillside, NJ include Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hillside?
2 public middle schools are located in Hillside.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillside?
Hillside public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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