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Apple Valley Elementary School vs. Hilton Elementary School

Should you attend Apple Valley Elementary School or Hilton Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Apple Valley Elementary School
7 N 88th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98908
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Hilton Elementary School
211 Fourth Avenue
Zillah, WA 98953
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Apple Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Hilton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 454 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Apple Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Hilton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-2
Total Students
454 students
317 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Apple Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hilton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Apple Valley Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hilton Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Apple Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hilton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Apple Valley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Valley School District (Yakima) and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hilton Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Zillah School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#171 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 10%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Apple Valley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
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67%
(Top 10% in WA)(22-23 School Year Data)
80-84%
(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Apple Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Valley School District (Yakima) and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hilton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Zillah School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
73%
(Top 20% in WA)
65-69%
(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Apple Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Valley School District (Yakima) and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hilton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Zillah School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
80-84%
(Top 5% in WA)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Apple Valley Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hilton Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
5
Kindergarten Students
109
131
Grade 1 Students
65
87
Grade 2 Students
70
94
Grade 3 Students
62
-
Grade 4 Students
76
-
Grade 5 Students
72
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Apple Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the West Valley School District (Yakima) and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hilton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Zillah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Apple Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Valley School District (Yakima) and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hilton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Zillah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
38%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Apple Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Valley School District (Yakima) and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hilton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Zillah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Apple Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Valley School District (Yakima) and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hilton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Zillah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1996-97 school year.
% White
53%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Apple Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Valley School District (Yakima) and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hilton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Zillah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Apple Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Valley School District (Yakima) and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hilton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Zillah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.58
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Apple Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Valley School District (Yakima) and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hilton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Zillah School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
74%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Apple Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Valley School District (Yakima) and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hilton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Zillah School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Apple Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Valley School District (Yakima) and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hilton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Zillah School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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