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Hillside Elementary School

120 E. Ave. 35
Los Angeles, CA 90031
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Hillside Elementary School serves 105 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 105 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10-14%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hillside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

School Overview

Hillside Elementary School's student population of 105 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
105 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Hillside Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
10-14%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
30-34%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hillside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
12%
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Hispanic
87%
56%
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Black
4%
5%
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White
1%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.24
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hillside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hillside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Los Angeles Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hillside Elementary School's ranking?

Hillside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Hillside Elementary School?

105 students attend Hillside Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

87% of Hillside Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillside Elementary School?

Hillside Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

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 Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 105 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10-14%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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