Hill's mission is to inspire and empower students to rise to the challenges of the 21st century.
Serving 862 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 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 862 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- 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 862 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
862 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Truth and Honor
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 0.60, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
25%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
58%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 Kathy Caraway Elementary School, Laurel Mountain 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?
862 students attend Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Hill Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 16:1, which is higher than 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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