Serving 4 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 4:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 4 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hillside Elementary School's student population of 4 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
4 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hillside Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. 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
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
100%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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?
4 students attend Hillside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Hillside Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillside Elementary School?
Hillside Elementary School has a student ration of 4:1, 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
What school district is Hillside Elementary School part of?
Hillside Elementary School is part of Hillside Elementary District (4482) School District.
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