Hilton Elementary School
Hilton Elementary School serves 139 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Hilton Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Hilton Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Hilton Elementary School's student population of 139 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2020) |
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
Total Students | 139 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Hilton Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Hilton Elementary School is 0.08, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #76 out of 1791 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 90-94% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 80% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | n/a | 7% |
Hispanic | 3% | 16% |
Black | 1% | 22% |
White | 96% | 49% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | 6% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 38% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Scott County School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Hilton Elementary School is Gate City High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Gate City Middle School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Weber City Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Weber City Weber City Elementary School Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 329 students10
1.0 miles
322 Jennings St
Weber City, VA 24290
(276) 386-7981 1 PK-6 329 - Gate City Scott County Career And Technical Center Vocational School
1.1 miles
387 Broadwater Ave
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6515 1.1 n/a n/a - Gate City Gate City High School Math: 83% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 10-12 | 492 students10
1.4 miles
178 Harry Fry Dr.
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-7522 1.4 10-12 492 - Gate City Gate City Middle School Math: 86% | Reading: 85%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 7-9 | 487 students10
1.5 miles
170 Harry Fry Drive
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6065 1.5 7-9 487 - Gate City Renaissance/scott Co Alternative School
1.6 miles
C/o Scott Co Public Schls, 340
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6118 1.6 n/a n/a
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