Hill Elementary School

4600 Forsyth Dr
Troy, MI 48085
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 363 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 20% in MI
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : Hill Elementary School serves the eastern part of Troy, MI, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Hill Elementary School's student population of 363 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
363 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hill Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#318 out of 3025 schools
(Top 20%)
60-64%
35%
60-64%
45%
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Asian
24%
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
6%
18%
White
54%
63%
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
46%
0.64
(22-23)
14.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Hill Elementary School is ranked #318 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deerfield Elementary School, Costello Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Hill Elementary School?
363 students attend Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Hill Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hill Elementary School?
Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hill Elementary School offer ?
Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hill Elementary School part of?
Hill Elementary School is part of Troy School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 363 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : Hill Elementary School serves the eastern part of Troy, MI, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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