Hillsdale Elementary School

5225 South Howry Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
10/
10
Top 10%
Serving 745 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hillsdale Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 745 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 10% in ID
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hillsdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

School Overview

Hillsdale Elementary School's student population of 745 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
745 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

School Rankings

Hillsdale Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillsdale Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ID)
#64 out of 709 schools
(Top 10%)
66%
42%
70%
55%
60-64%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
83%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hillsdale Elementary School's ranking?
Hillsdale Elementary School is ranked #64 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Hillsdale Elementary School often compared to?
Hillsdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary Mcpherson Elementary School, Siena Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Hillsdale Elementary School?
745 students attend Hillsdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Hillsdale Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillsdale Elementary School?
Hillsdale Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hillsdale Elementary School offer ?
Hillsdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillsdale Elementary School part of?
Hillsdale Elementary School is part of Joint School District No. 2.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 745 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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