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).
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.
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?
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