Hilltop Elementary School

12250 24th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hilltop Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hilltop Elementary School's student population of 476 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
476 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hilltop Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hilltop Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#2055 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hilltop Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hilltop Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hilltop Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Hilltop Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
14%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hilltop Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
65%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hilltop Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hilltop Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
49%
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Hawaiian
2%
1%
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Two or more races
8%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hilltop Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Hilltop Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hilltop Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hilltop Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hilltop Elementary School's ranking?
Hilltop Elementary School is ranked #2055 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Hilltop Elementary School?
476 students attend Hilltop Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Hilltop Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hilltop Elementary School?
Hilltop Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hilltop Elementary School offer ?
Hilltop Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hilltop Elementary School part of?
Hilltop Elementary School is part of Highline School District.
In what neighborhood is Hilltop Elementary School located?
Hilltop Elementary School is located in the Highline neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 11 other public schools located in Highline.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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