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Hilton Elementary School vs. Shoemaker Elementary School

Should you attend Hilton Elementary School or Shoemaker 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
Hilton Elementary School
303 Academy Rd., Highway 58
Hiltons, VA 24258
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Shoemaker Elementary School
218 Shoemaker Dr
Gate City, VA 24251
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

Shoemaker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 153 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hilton Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Shoemaker Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
153 students
479 students
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Shoemaker Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
41% | 59%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hilton Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Shoemaker Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
36 teachers
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Shoemaker Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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 Scott County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, 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 Shoemaker Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Scott County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#166 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 10%)
#505 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hilton Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Shoemaker Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
80-89%
(Top 20% in VA)
82%
(Top 20% in VA)
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 Scott County Public Schools and Virginia 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 Shoemaker Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Scott County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
85-89%
(Top 10% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
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 Scott County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shoemaker Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Scott County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
40-59%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hilton Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Shoemaker Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
31
92
Kindergarten Students
22
58
Grade 1 Students
20
63
Grade 2 Students
17
41
Grade 3 Students
18
49
Grade 4 Students
19
50
Grade 5 Students
9
61
Grade 6 Students
17
65

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Shoemaker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Scott County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
2%
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 Scott County Public Schools and in Virginia, 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 Shoemaker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Scott County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
2%
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 Scott County Public Schools and in Virginia, 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 Shoemaker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Scott County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
98%
91%
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 Scott County Public Schools and in Virginia, 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 Shoemaker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Scott County Public Schools and in Virginia, 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
1%
4%
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 Scott County Public Schools and in Virginia, 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 Shoemaker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Scott County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.04
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hilton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Scott County Public Schools and Virginia, 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 Shoemaker Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Scott County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
66%
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 Scott County Public Schools and Virginia, 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 Shoemaker Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Scott County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
(21-22 School Year Data)
9%
(20-21 School Year Data)
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 Scott County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Shoemaker Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Scott County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
 
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