Serving 490 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Fanny Meyer Hillers ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
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Student Attention
School Overview
Fanny Meyer Hillers's student population of 490 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Sep 5, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 20, 2026
School Rankings
Fanny Meyer Hillers ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fanny Meyer Hillers is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1173 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
68%
34%
Black
15%
15%
White
5%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fanny Meyer Hillers's ranking?
Fanny Meyer Hillers is ranked #1173 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Fanny Meyer Hillers often compared to?
Fanny Meyer Hillersis often viewed alongside schools like Nellie K. Parker, Fairmount, Jackson Avenue by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Fanny Meyer Hillers?
490 students attend Fanny Meyer Hillers.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Fanny Meyer Hillers students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fanny Meyer Hillers?
Fanny Meyer Hillers has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fanny Meyer Hillers offer ?
Fanny Meyer Hillers offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fanny Meyer Hillers part of?
Fanny Meyer Hillers is part of Hackensack School District.
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