Serving 293 students in grades 3-5, Hillside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
293 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2013–2025. View full 21-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15%
36%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21%
48%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
Showing 2013–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 21-year historical data
White
91%
63%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2013–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted42%
21.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
45%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Hillside Elementary School?
293 students attend Hillside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Hillside Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillside Elementary School?
Hillside Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hillside Elementary School offer ?
Hillside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hillside Elementary School part of?
Hillside Elementary School is part of Harrison Community Schools.
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