Serving 570 students in grades Kindergarten-5, New Richmond Hillside Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: New Richmond Hillside Elementary serves the southwest part of New Richmond, WI, covering an attendance area of approximately 33.1 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive time of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 7.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Richmond Hillside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
New Richmond Hillside Elementary School's student population of 570 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
570 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings
New Richmond Hillside Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Richmond Hillside Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#313 out of 1962 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Black
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
White
86%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.6%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Richmond Hillside Elementary School's ranking?
New Richmond Hillside Elementary School is ranked #313 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are New Richmond Hillside Elementary School often compared to?
New Richmond Hillside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Richmond Paperjack Elementary School, New Richmond Starr Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend New Richmond Hillside Elementary School?
570 students attend New Richmond Hillside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of New Richmond Hillside Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Richmond Hillside Elementary School?
New Richmond Hillside Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Richmond Hillside Elementary School offer ?
New Richmond Hillside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New Richmond Hillside Elementary School part of?
New Richmond Hillside Elementary School is part of New Richmond School District.
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