Serving 92 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Hillside Learning Center 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 is 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillside Learning Center's student population of 92 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
92 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hillside Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillside Learning Center is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2150 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
78%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillside Learning Center's ranking?
Hillside Learning Center is ranked #2150 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hillside Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Hillside Learning Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Hillside Learning Center?
92 students attend Hillside Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Hillside Learning Center students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillside Learning Center?
Hillside Learning Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hillside Learning Center offer ?
Hillside Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillside Learning Center part of?
Hillside Learning Center is part of Allegan Area Educational Service Agency School District.
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