Hilltop School serves 146 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hilltop School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Hilltop School's student population of 146 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
146 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hilltop School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
23%
14%
Black
29%
13%
White
36%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hilltop School?
146 students attend Hilltop School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Hilltop School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hilltop School?
Hilltop School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hilltop School offer ?
Hilltop School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Hilltop School part of?
Hilltop School is part of MSD Washington Township School District.
In what neighborhood is Hilltop School located?
Hilltop School is located in the Washington Township neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 8 other public schools located in Washington Township.
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