Hillcrest Academy-South
WESTFIELD, NJ · Union County Educational Services Commission
Alternative school · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, large
Not enough test data for a ranking (fewer than 30 students tested)
1571 Lamberts Mill Road, WESTFIELD, NJ 07090
(908)654-8558NCES ID 341640006127Directory 2023–24
Not enough test data to rank this school.
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 78 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 37.5% | 61.5% | ▲ 24.0 pts | |
| Black | 59.4% | 33.3% | ▼ 26.1 pts | |
| White | 3.1% | 5.1% | ▲ 2.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.32M in zip 07090 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Hillcrest Academy-South
- –Lamberts Mill AcademyUnion County Educational Services Commission · 0 mi awayCompare
- #151Arthur L. Johnson High SchoolClark Township Public School District · 0.8 mi away151st of 404
ELA 62% · Math 36%Compare - #15Academy For Allied Health SciencesUnion County Vocational-Technical School District · 1.7 mi away15th of 404
ELA 100% · Math 82%Compare - #14Academy For Information TechnologyUnion County Vocational-Technical School District · 1.7 mi away14th of 404
ELA 100% · Math 82%Compare - #49Academy For Performing ArtsUnion County Vocational-Technical School District · 1.7 mi away49th of 404
ELA 95% · Math 48%Compare - #11Union County Magnet High SchoolUnion County Vocational-Technical School District · 1.7 mi away11th of 404
ELA 100% · Math 92%Compare - #22Union County TechUnion County Vocational-Technical School District · 1.7 mi away22nd of 404
ELA 98% · Math 70%Compare - –Union County Career & Technical InstituteUnion County Vocational-Technical School District · 1.7 mi awayCompare
What school district is Hillcrest Academy-South in?
Hillcrest Academy-South is part of the Union County Educational Services Commission district in WESTFIELD, New Jersey.
Is Hillcrest Academy-South a good school?
Hillcrest Academy-South does not have enough recent test data for a SchoolRow ranking.
What is the racial makeup of Hillcrest Academy-South?
Hispanic 62%, Black 33%, White 5% (78 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hillcrest Academy-South cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07090 is $1.32M 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.