Hilltop Elementary School

314 Brumbach St Ne
Ilwaco, WA 98624
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 228 students in grades 5-8, Hilltop Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 228 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hilltop Elementary School's student population of 228 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
228 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Hilltop Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hilltop Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#1588 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(18-19)
33%
50%
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(18-19)
50%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
9%
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Hispanic
22%
25%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
72%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
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Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
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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 Hilltop Elementary School's ranking?
Hilltop Elementary School is ranked #1588 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Hilltop Elementary School?
228 students attend Hilltop Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Hilltop Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hilltop Elementary School?
Hilltop Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hilltop Elementary School offer ?
Hilltop Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Hilltop Elementary School part of?
Hilltop Elementary School is part of Ocean Beach School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 228 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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