Hillside Innovation Academy
Hillside, NJ · Hillside Public School District · Grades 7-8
167th of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 62%▲ Improving
Hillside Innovation Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Hillside Innovation Academy 167th of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 62% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 57th in 2023 to 62th in 2025 — improving.
Hillside Innovation Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 95 students tested
Hillside Innovation Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 101 students (2023–24, NCES)
| Group | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 55.6% | 54.5% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
| Hispanic | 30.3% | 30.7% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
| White | 12.1% | 11.9% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
| Asian | 2.0% | 1.0% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Hillside Innovation Academy
Typical home value $515K in zip 07205 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Hillside Innovation Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle SchoolHillside Public School District · 0.7 mi away397th of 440
ELA 34% · Math 11% - 1Union Avenue Middle SchoolIrvington Public School District · 1.9 mi away402nd of 440
ELA 31% · Math 11% - 5Kawameeh Middle SchoolTownship of Union School District · 2 mi away227th of 440
ELA 67% · Math 34% - 9Terence C. Reilly School No 7Elizabeth Public Schools · 2.8 mi away54th of 440
ELA 87% · Math 62% - 4Roselle Park Middle SchoolRoselle Park Public School District · 2.9 mi away295th of 440
ELA 50% · Math 34% - 3Burnet Middle SchoolTownship of Union School District · 2.9 mi away323rd of 440
ELA 45% · Math 28% - 9William F. Halloran School No.22Elizabeth Public Schools · 3.1 mi away55th of 440
ELA 84% · Math 65% - 1University Middle SchoolIrvington Public School District · 3.1 mi away418th of 440
ELA 21% · Math 10%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Hillside Innovation Academy in?
Hillside Innovation Academy is part of the Hillside Public School District district in Hillside, New Jersey.
Is Hillside Innovation Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hillside Innovation Academy 167th of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 62% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Hillside Innovation Academy?
Black 55%, Hispanic 31%, White 12%, Asian 1% (101 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hillside Innovation Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07205 is $515K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.