Serving 811 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 811 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: HILL EL serves the northern part of Austin, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 7.7 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge being 4.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hill Elementary School's student population of 811 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
811 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hill Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#360 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
23%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
59%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Hill Elementary School is ranked #360 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laurel Mountain Elementary School, Kathy Caraway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hill Elementary School?
811 students attend Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Hill Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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 equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hill Elementary School offer ?
Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hill Elementary School part of?
Hill Elementary School is part of Austin Independent School District.
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