Serving 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, North Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
North Hill Elementary School's student population of 485 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Hill Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#542 out of 2052 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)59%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)68%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
9%
Hispanic
23%
25%
Black
9%
5%
White
38%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
18%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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 North Hill Elementary School's ranking?
North Hill Elementary School is ranked #542 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are North Hill Elementary School often compared to?
North Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marvista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend North Hill Elementary School?
485 students attend North Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of North Hill Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Hill Elementary School?
North Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does North Hill Elementary School offer ?
North Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is North Hill Elementary School part of?
North Hill Elementary School is part of Highline School District.
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