How Do Hillsdale Schools Rank In New State Report?

HILLSDALE, NJ — Ever wondered how your local schools stack up to others across the state? You’re not alone.

For the third consecutive year, New Jersey released its rating system, which grades schools on a 1-100 scale. According to a recent Patch report from Tom Davis, the 2020 ratings were created to comply with the federal Every Student Succeeds Act.

The system isn’t without its critics, as educators say the scale lacks important context for many of the state’s 2,100 schools.

For example, some say comparing elementary schools on the same scale as high schools is unfair.

High school ratings are based on graduation and absenteeism rates, along with standardized test scores. Elementary and middle school scores are based on absenteeism, standardized test scores and student progress, according to the New Jersey Department on Education.

According to the Patch report, schools with a score of at least 50 are considered average, whereas schools that finish in the top 20 percent, numbers 420 and above, can be considered above average.

Here’s how Hillsdale schools add up:

32. Ann Blanche Smith, Hillsdale School District, Bergen 98.57

163. George G White, Hillsdale School District, Bergen 92.27

288. Meadowbrook, Hillsdale School District, Bergen 86.26