Serving 780 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hillpoint Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 780 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hillpoint Elementary serves a 0.3 square mile area in the northeast part of Suffolk, VA, with most families typically driving 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, and the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillpoint Elementary School's student population of 780 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
780 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hillpoint Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillpoint Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1284 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
62%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
6%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillpoint Elementary School's ranking?
Hillpoint Elementary School is ranked #1284 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Hillpoint Elementary School often compared to?
Hillpoint Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elephant's Fork Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Hillpoint Elementary School?
780 students attend Hillpoint Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Hillpoint Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillpoint Elementary School?
Hillpoint Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hillpoint Elementary School offer ?
Hillpoint Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hillpoint Elementary School part of?
Hillpoint Elementary School is part of Suffolk City School District.
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