Hill Elementary School in Birmingham, Alabama, closed in 2015, ending its operation as a K–5 public school with previous enrollment near 400–460 students and a student–teacher ratio about 16–17:1.
The school's state ranking declined, falling from #909 in 2012 to #1103 in 2013, with no data available after its closure.
Math proficiency at Hill Elementary was consistently lower than the Alabama state average, for example, 10% proficiency in 2015 versus 40% statewide, with a downward trend leading up to closure.
Reading proficiency was also below the state average, registering 7% in 2015 compared to the state's 41%, showing weaker performance prior to closure.
Science proficiency lagged behind the state average, reaching only 10% in 2022 while the state average was 38%, reflecting continued academic challenges before the school's closure.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (12-13)
462 students
Showing 2004–2013. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
28 teachers
Showing 2004–2013. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
86%
Hispanic
(12-13)20%
5%
Black
(12-13)79%
34%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
(12-13)1%
58%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
90%
51%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
6%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Hill Elementary School?
462 students attend Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Hill Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Hill Elementary School offer ?
Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hill Elementary School part of?
Hill Elementary School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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