Serving 559 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hillside Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hillside Elementary School's student population of 559 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
559 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hillside Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillside Elementary School 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
#344 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
15%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
68%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillside Elementary School's ranking?
Hillside Elementary School is ranked #344 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Hillside Elementary School often compared to?
Hillside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dows Lane (K-3) School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Hillside Elementary School?
559 students attend Hillside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Hillside Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillside Elementary School?
Hillside Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hillside Elementary School offer ?
Hillside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillside Elementary School part of?
Hillside Elementary School is part of Hastings-On-Hudson Union Free School District.
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