Serving 352 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hillside Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
352 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-54%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
4%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
6%
9%
White
74%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% WI state average).
How many students attend Hillside Elementary School?
352 students attend Hillside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Hillside Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillside Elementary School?
Hillside Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hillside Elementary School offer ?
Hillside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hillside Elementary School part of?
Hillside Elementary School is part of Elmbrook School District.
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