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Hillside Elementary School vs. Luther Lee Emerson School

Should you attend Hillside Elementary School or Luther Lee Emerson 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
Hillside Elementary School
340 Homans Avenue
Closter, NJ 07624
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Luther Lee Emerson School
15 Columbus Road
Demarest, NJ 07627
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Hillside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Luther Lee Emerson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 620 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hillside Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher 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 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 225 students in grades 2-4, Luther Lee Emerson 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 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-4
2-4
Total Students
620 students
225 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hillside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Luther Lee Emerson School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hillside Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Luther Lee Emerson School.
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hillside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Luther Lee Emerson School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Closter 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Luther Lee Emerson School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Demarest 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

#158 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 10%)
#70 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hillside Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Luther Lee Emerson School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
72%
(Top 10% in NJ)
75-79%
(Top 5% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Closter Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Luther Lee Emerson School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Demarest School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
79%
(Top 10% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 5% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Closter Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Luther Lee Emerson School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Demarest 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 Hillside Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Luther Lee Emerson School by grade.
Pre-K Students
30
-
Kindergarten Students
92
-
Grade 1 Students
120
-
Grade 2 Students
113
69
Grade 3 Students
119
77
Grade 4 Students
146
79

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
43%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hillside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Closter 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Luther Lee Emerson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Demarest 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%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hillside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Closter 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Luther Lee Emerson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Demarest 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
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hillside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Closter 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Luther Lee Emerson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Demarest School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
40%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hillside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Closter 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Luther Lee Emerson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Demarest 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
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hillside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Closter 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Luther Lee Emerson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Demarest School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.65
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hillside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Closter Public 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 Luther Lee Emerson School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Demarest 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
2%
1%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hillside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Closter Public 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 Luther Lee Emerson School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Demarest School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Luther Lee Emerson School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Demarest 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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