Serving 6 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hillside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Hillside Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Bagdad, AZ, encompassing approximately 112.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 18.9 miles to the edge of the zone, extending up to 26.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillside Elementary School's student population of 6 students has grown by 500% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
6 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Growing a community of curious change-makers through innovative problem solving.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hillside Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)21-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
17:1
Hispanic
17%
49%
White
83%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (07-08)
4%
29%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AZ state average).
How many students attend Hillside Elementary School?
6 students attend Hillside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Hillside Elementary School students are White, and 17% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillside Elementary School?
Hillside Elementary School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hillside Elementary School offer ?
Hillside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillside Elementary School part of?
Hillside Elementary School is part of Hillside Elementary District (4482).
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