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Hillside School

1100 Cornelius Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 389 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hillside School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 30% in NY
  • : 71% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Hillside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Hillside School's student population of 389 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
389 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Hillside School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillside School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#881 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hillside School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hillside School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hillside School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hillside School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hillside School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Hillside School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
12%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hillside School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hillside School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hillside School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
66%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hillside School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hillside School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York 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 Hillside School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Hillside School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hillside School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hillside School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillside School's ranking?
Hillside School is ranked #881 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Hillside School often compared to?
Hillside Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Birchwood Elementary School, Pinewood Elementary School, Craig Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Hillside School?
389 students attend Hillside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Hillside School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillside School?
Hillside School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hillside School offer ?
Hillside School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillside School part of?
Hillside School is part of Niskayuna Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 71% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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