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Hilltop Elementary School vs. Cedarhurst Elementary School

Should you attend Hilltop Elementary School or Cedarhurst 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
Hilltop Elementary School
12250 24th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
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10
Bottom 50%
Cedarhurst Elementary School
611 S 132nd St
Seattle, WA 98168
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Cedarhurst Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 531 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hilltop Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cedarhurst Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 22% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
531 students
396 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hilltop 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 Cedarhurst Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hilltop Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cedarhurst Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hilltop 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 Cedarhurst Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Highline School District 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 Cedarhurst Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Highline 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

#2055 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
#1893 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hilltop Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cedarhurst Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
22%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hilltop Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Highline School District 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 Cedarhurst Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Highline School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
25%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hilltop Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Highline School District 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 Cedarhurst Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Highline School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in WA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hilltop Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cedarhurst Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
97
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Kindergarten Students
70
62
Grade 1 Students
72
63
Grade 2 Students
79
59
Grade 3 Students
82
69
Grade 4 Students
63
69
Grade 5 Students
68
74

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hilltop Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Highline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cedarhurst Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Highline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
14%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hilltop Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Highline School District 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 Cedarhurst Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Highline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
64%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hilltop Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Highline School District 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 Cedarhurst Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Highline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hilltop Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Highline School District 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 Black at Cedarhurst Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Highline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
6%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hilltop Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Highline School District 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 Cedarhurst Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Highline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Hilltop Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Highline School District 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 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Cedarhurst Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Highline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
7%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hilltop Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Highline School District 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 Cedarhurst Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Highline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.56
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hilltop Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Highline School District 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 Cedarhurst Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Highline 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
77%
75%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hilltop Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Highline School District 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 Cedarhurst Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Highline 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
14%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hilltop Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Highline School District 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 Cedarhurst Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Highline 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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