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Wells Academy vs. Hills Elementary School

Should you attend Wells Academy or Hills 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
Wells Academy
420 N 4th St
Steubenville, OH 43952
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Hills Elementary School
2281 Wilson Ave
Mingo Junction, OH 43938
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Wells Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)

Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Wells Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
338 students
371 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wells Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wells Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hills Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wells Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wells Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Steubenville City School District and the state of Ohio, 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 Hills Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Indian Creek Local School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2 out of 3241 schools in OH
(Top 1%)
#594 out of 3241 schools in OH
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wells Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hills Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 1% in OH)
75-79%
(Top 20% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wells Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Steubenville City School District and Ohio 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 Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Indian Creek Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 1% in OH)
70-74%
(Top 30% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wells Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Steubenville City School District and Ohio 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 Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Indian Creek Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Wells Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hills Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
67
69
Kindergarten Students
66
62
Grade 1 Students
52
54
Grade 2 Students
49
62
Grade 3 Students
50
56
Grade 4 Students
54
68

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wells Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Steubenville City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wells Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Steubenville City School District and in Ohio, 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 Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Indian Creek Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
14%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wells Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Steubenville City School District and in Ohio, 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 Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Indian Creek Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
68%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wells Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Steubenville City School District and in Ohio, 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 Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Indian Creek Local School District and in Ohio, 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
14%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wells Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Steubenville City School District and in Ohio, 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 Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Indian Creek Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.50
0.29
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wells Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Steubenville City School District and Ohio, 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 Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Indian Creek Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
67%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wells Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Steubenville City School District and Ohio, 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 Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Indian Creek Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(12-13 School Year Data)
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wells Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Steubenville City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Indian Creek Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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