Serving 290 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hilltop Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hilltop Elementary School's student population of 290 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
290 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1904
School Calendar
School Motto
The mission of the Chichester School District is to provide an education in a safe environment for students to achieve individual academic success, develop personal and civic responsibility, and acquire college and career readiness skills for an evolving
School Rankings
Hilltop Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hilltop Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#757 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
23.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
1%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hilltop Elementary School's ranking?
Hilltop Elementary School is ranked #757 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Hilltop Elementary School often compared to?
Hilltop Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marcus Hook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Hilltop Elementary School?
290 students attend Hilltop Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Hilltop Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hilltop Elementary School?
Hilltop Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hilltop Elementary School offer ?
Hilltop Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hilltop Elementary School part of?
Hilltop Elementary School is part of Chichester School District.
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