George G White, Hillsdale NJ - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on George G White

George G White is a regular public middle school in Hillsdale, New Jersey, serving grades five through eight. The school is part of the Hillsdale School District, which also includes two elementary schools. High school students from Hillsdale attend Pascack Valley High School, a regional school shared with neighboring River Vale.

Academically, George G White posts a mixed picture across subjects. On the state’s NJSLA assessments, English language arts scores are a clear strength: in sixth and seventh grade, the share of students scoring proficient or above is high, and eighth grade also shows solid results. Math proficiency is more moderate, with rates that vary by grade but stay within a typical range for a school in the middle of the pack. Science proficiency is lower, and parents who place a priority on science outcomes may want to look into how the school supports that subject further. Overall, when combining proficiency across all tested subjects and grades, the school’s performance sits above the midpoint among districts in Bergen County, a competitive region with many strong schools.

The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial Hispanic minority and smaller Asian and Black shares. The share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch is low, reflecting the overall affluence of the community. The school is not a Title I school, nor is it a charter or magnet. Data on discipline, chronic absenteeism, and staffing was not available in the information reviewed, so a parent may want to follow up directly with the school on those topics.

The surrounding community of Hillsdale is a primarily residential suburban borough in northern Bergen County, within commuting distance of New York City via the NJ Transit Pascack Valley Line. The borough’s population has been essentially flat to slightly declining over recent decades, and housing vacancy is very low. Home values in the area are high relative to national benchmarks, and the housing market in Bergen County has seen an increase in active listings. The borough is addressing its affordable housing obligations through a regional planning group. For a family, this is a stable, built-out suburb with train access to the city, local parks and a swim club, and no major new development that would change the character quickly.

At the district level, a notable recent change is that voters in the Pascack Valley Regional High School District approved a bond referendum for capital improvements at the two regional high schools, including HVAC and security upgrades, with repayment spread over a long period. The Hillsdale School District’s own budget has seen tax levy increases in recent years, raising property taxes for residents. These are publicly reported developments that may affect household costs and the condition of the high school facilities George G White students will eventually attend.

George G White is a straightforward middle school in an upper-middle-income suburb with generally solid English and math results, weaker science scores, and a student population that is not economically diverse. It fits a family that values a traditional suburban setting, strong literacy outcomes, and a stable community with access to the New York City job market. Parents who want more detail on science instruction, student support services, or disciplinary climate would benefit from a direct conversation with the school.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 560%

School 60% · District 60%

▲ 17 pts above state median · ▼ 3 pts below county median

Grade 661%

School 61% · District 61%

▲ 27 pts above state median · ▲ 1 pts above county median

Grade 770%

School 70% · District 70%

▲ 35 pts above state median · ▲ 13 pts above county median

Grade 860%

School 60% · District 60%

▲ 43 pts above state median · ▲ 24 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 566%

School 66% · District 66%

▲ 12 pts above state median · ▼ 6 pts below county median

Grade 691%

School 91% · District 91%

▲ 37 pts above state median · ▲ 14 pts above county median

Grade 788%

School 88% · District 88%

▲ 31 pts above state median · ▲ 10 pts above county median

Grade 878%

School 78% · District 78%

▲ 20 pts above state median · ▲ 3 pts above county median

Science

Grade 534%

School 34% · District 34%

▲ 7 pts above state median · ▼ 8 pts below county median

Grade 837%

School 37% · District 37%

▲ 24 pts above state median · ▲ 10 pts above county median

This schoolHillsdale School District, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 6Lower-income86%Higher-income92%5 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income70%Higher-income90%20 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income62%Higher-income79%18 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 6Lower-income41%Higher-income65%24 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income20%Higher-income75%55 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income55%Higher-income60%6 pp gap