How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Hillside Elementary School | Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building |
|---|---|---|
| Location | MONTCLAIR, NJ | MONTCLAIR, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 684 | 203 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.3:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 11.5% | 8.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Hillside Elementary School | Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $31,159 | $31,159 |
| District | Montclair Public School District | Montclair Public School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Hillside Elementary School | Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48.0% | 52.7% |
| African American | 19.6% | 17.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.6% | 15.3% |
| Asian | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 13.3% | 8.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Hillside Elementary School | Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 684:1 | 203:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 8.0% | 13.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 28 | 26 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.