Serving 498 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hilton Road Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hilton Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hilton Road Elementary School's student population of 498 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hilton Road Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hilton Road Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#221 out of 3069 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
89%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hilton Road Elementary School's ranking?
Hilton Road Elementary School is ranked #221 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Hilton Road Elementary School often compared to?
Hilton Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hartland Lakes Elementary School, Three Fires Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Hilton Road Elementary School?
498 students attend Hilton Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Hilton Road Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hilton Road Elementary School?
Hilton Road Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hilton Road Elementary School offer ?
Hilton Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Hilton Road Elementary School part of?
Hilton Road Elementary School is part of Brighton Area Schools School District.
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