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Siena Elementary School vs. Hillsdale Elementary School

Should you attend Siena Elementary School or Hillsdale 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
Siena Elementary School
2870 East Rome Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Hillsdale Elementary School
5225 South Howry Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Siena Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Hillsdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 605 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Siena Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 745 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hillsdale Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
605 students
745 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Siena 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 Hillsdale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Siena Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hillsdale Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Siena 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 Hillsdale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Siena Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Joint School District No. 2 and the state of Idaho, 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 Hillsdale Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Joint School District No. 2 and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#35 out of 704 schools in ID
(Top 5%)
#49 out of 704 schools in ID
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Siena 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 Hillsdale Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
74%
(Top 5% in ID)
74%
(Top 5% in ID)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Siena Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Joint School District No. 2 and Idaho 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 Hillsdale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Joint School District No. 2 and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
73%
(Top 10% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
70%
(Top 20% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Siena Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Joint School District No. 2 and Idaho 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 Hillsdale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Joint School District No. 2 and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 5% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 10% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Siena Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hillsdale Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
30
Kindergarten Students
70
121
Grade 1 Students
87
116
Grade 2 Students
100
116
Grade 3 Students
108
123
Grade 4 Students
117
126
Grade 5 Students
123
113

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 Siena Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hillsdale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Siena Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, 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 Hillsdale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Siena Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, 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 Hillsdale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Siena Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, 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 Hillsdale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
80%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Siena Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, 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 Hillsdale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Siena Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, 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 Hillsdale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.35
0.30
This chart showcases the diversity score of Siena Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Joint School District No. 2 and Idaho, 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 Hillsdale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Joint School District No. 2 and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Siena Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Joint School District No. 2 and Idaho, 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 Hillsdale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Joint School District No. 2 and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Siena Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Joint School District No. 2 and Idaho, 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 Hillsdale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Joint School District No. 2 and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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