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Hills Elementary School

301 Main St
Hills, IA 52235
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 141 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 141 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Hills Elementary School's student population of 141 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
141 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hills Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#1011 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hills Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hills Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Hills Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
43%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
37%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hills Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hills Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Hills Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Hills Elementary School is ranked #1011 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grant Wood Elementary School, Alexander Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Hills Elementary School?
141 students attend Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hills Elementary School?
Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hills Elementary School offer ?
Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Hills Elementary School part of?
Hills Elementary School is part of Iowa City Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 141 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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