Hillside Elementary School

43000 Ellzey Dr
Ashburn, VA 20148
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 563 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hillside Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 563 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 30% in VA
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 80% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Hillside Elementary School's student population of 563 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
563 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Hillside Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillside Elementary School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#384 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
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71%
54%
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 Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80%
69%
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 Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
30%
7%
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Hispanic
12%
18%
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Black
6%
22%
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White
43%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
9%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
This chart display the diversity score of Hillside Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hillside Elementary School's ranking?
Hillside Elementary School is ranked #384 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Hillside Elementary School often compared to?
Hillside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mill Run Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Hillside Elementary School?
563 students attend Hillside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Hillside Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillside Elementary School?
Hillside Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hillside Elementary School offer ?
Hillside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillside Elementary School part of?
Hillside Elementary School is part of Loudoun Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 563 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 80% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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