Hillside Elementary School serves 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Hillside Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hillside Elementary School's student population of 481 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
481 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Hillside Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Hillside Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1070 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
50%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
61%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
2%
9%

Hispanic
36%
25%

Black
15%
5%

White
30%
50%

Hawaiian
5%
1%

Two or more races
11%
9%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillside Elementary School's ranking?
Hillside Elementary School is ranked #1070 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Hillside Elementary School?
481 students attend Hillside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Hillside Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillside Elementary School?
Hillside Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hillside Elementary School offer ?
Hillside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hillside Elementary School part of?
Hillside Elementary School is part of Clover Park School District.
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