Hillside Elementary School

507 Howellville Rd
Berwyn, PA 19312
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%
Serving 440 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hillside Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 1% in PA
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hillside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Hillside Elementary School's student population of 440 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
440 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Hillside Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillside Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#10 out of 2549 schools
(Top 1%)
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80-84%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hillside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90-94%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hillside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
26%
4%
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Hispanic
4%
14%
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Black
2%
14%
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White
61%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in PA.
0.56
This chart display the diversity score of Hillside Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hillside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hillside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hillside Elementary School's ranking?
Hillside Elementary School is ranked #10 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Hillside Elementary School often compared to?
Hillside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like General Wayne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Hillside Elementary School?
440 students attend Hillside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Hillside Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillside Elementary School?
Hillside Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hillside Elementary School offer ?
Hillside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillside Elementary School part of?
Hillside Elementary School is part of Tredyffrin-Easttown SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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