East Hill Elementary School serves 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
East Hill Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
East Hill Elementary School's student population of 464 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
464 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
East Hill Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of East Hill Elementary School is 0.82, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1929 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)27%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)31%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
8%
Hispanic
21%
25%
Black
18%
5%
White
16%
51%
Hawaiian
8%
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Hill Elementary School's ranking?
East Hill Elementary School is ranked #1929 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend East Hill Elementary School?
464 students attend East Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of East Hill Elementary School students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Hill Elementary School?
East Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does East Hill Elementary School offer ?
East Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is East Hill Elementary School part of?
East Hill Elementary School is part of Kent School District.
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