Serving 564 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hillside Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hillside Elementary School's student population of 564 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
564 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hillside Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillside Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#243 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
15%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
68%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillside Elementary School's ranking?
Hillside Elementary School is ranked #243 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Hillside Elementary School often compared to?
Hillside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dows Lane (K-3) School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Hillside Elementary School?
564 students attend Hillside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Hillside Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillside Elementary School?
Hillside Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hillside Elementary School offer ?
Hillside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillside Elementary School part of?
Hillside Elementary School is part of Hastings-On-Hudson Union Free School District.
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