Serving 507 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hilton Road Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Hilton Road Elementary School serves the northern part of Brighton, MI, covering an area of approximately 6.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hilton Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hilton Road Elementary School's student population of 507 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
507 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hilton Road Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hilton Road Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#186 out of 3025 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hilton Road Elementary School's ranking?
Hilton Road Elementary School is ranked #186 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Hilton Road Elementary School often compared to?
Hilton Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hartland Lakes Elementary School, Three Fires Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Hilton Road Elementary School?
507 students attend Hilton Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Hilton Road Elementary School students are White, 4% 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 Hilton Road Elementary School?
Hilton Road Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hilton Road Elementary School offer ?
Hilton Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hilton Road Elementary School part of?
Hilton Road Elementary School is part of Brighton Area Schools.
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