Serving 652 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Staff Sargent James J. Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 652 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Staff Sargent James J. Hill Elementary School's student population of 652 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
652 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Staff Sargent James J. Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Staff Sargent James J. Hill Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1263 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
70%
25%
Black
4%
10%
White
22%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Staff Sargent James J. Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Staff Sargent James J. Hill Elementary School is ranked #1263 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Staff Sargent James J. Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Staff Sargent James J. Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paul Revere by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Staff Sargent James J. Hill Elementary School?
652 students attend Staff Sargent James J. Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Staff Sargent James J. Hill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Staff Sargent James J. Hill Elementary School?
Staff Sargent James J. Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Staff Sargent James J. Hill Elementary School offer ?
Staff Sargent James J. Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Staff Sargent James J. Hill Elementary School part of?
Staff Sargent James J. Hill Elementary School is part of Revere School District.
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