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Hilltop Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 690 students

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Posted March 18, 2012

My son went to Hilltop from kindergarten through 6th grade. My daughter started in kindergarten and currently is in 4th grade. The teachers are excellent and the PTO is very involved helping the children and the school. My wife is very involved with the PTO, school and teachers. Hilltop was brand new when my son started to attend. I highly recommend Hilltop Elementary School!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 13, 2011

I don't agree with the one parent who feels that the schools is overcrowded. I feel Hilltop is doing a great job with the resources they've been given. Which is not much with the budget being messed up by our fearless overpaid leaders. The teachers are very involved and care a lot about the children and their success. The PTO holds fundraisers and many events to get the families together and involved. There is quite a bit of diversity in the school, not a total dominance. There is also a new dual language program being offered to new Kindergarten students for 2011 . Keep up the good work Hilltop.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 15, 2009

I have a special education student at Hilltop, and the care and concern he receives here is exceptional! The school itself is newish, clean and bright, and an excellent learning environment. Teachers are very involved and caring. I wish all the U-46 schools were like Hilltop (especially in regards to the teachers)!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2009

Awesome teachers...incredible students...dedicated parents = the perfect ingredients for SUCCESS!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 12, 2009

Upside - Wonderful ! Teachers are very involved, the school is clean and bright and they have an excellent computer room and library. There are lots of field trips to places like the cubs game, rollerskating etc... and extra-cuurriculars like band, orchestra etc...I felt privelaged to have my daughter be the first graduating class a few years ago and now my other daughter just graduated. They have this wonderful idea where they paint the names of honor roll students on a wall for all eternity to see. Very encouraging for upcoming kids. Both of my daughters are on the wall. Downside - the school has started becoming overcrowded. I suspect people are getting their kids into the school even though they don't live in the district. There is also a growing hispanic presence which seems to cause certain cliques to be formed and has also led to less diversity in cultures.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 7, 2009

School Environment, Staff and Curriculam is Excellent, I would rate this school as one of the top elementary schools ever I saw.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 13, 2008

The teachers are enthusiastic and genuinely concerned for my children. The building is very beautiful. My boys were sad to leave Hanover Countryside after the re-districting, but are very happy to be at Hilltop!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 21, 2007

i am a graduate of hilltop elementary school, and i must say i had lots of fun in this school, i learned alot too. i would reccomend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

374 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

374 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
74%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

374 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

374 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
87%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

374 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

374 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
83%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

374 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

374 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
72%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students92%
Female94%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic91%
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Low income81%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)79%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learners88%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female76%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian96%
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
White86%
Low income58%
Non-low income91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)64%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learners50%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students95%
Female96%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Low income88%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)90%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learners82%

Reading

All Students76%
Female78%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian92%
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Low income60%
Non-low income88%
Students with disabilities (IEP)50%
Students without disabilities79%
English language learners32%

Science

All Students81%
Female82%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian92%
Hispanic65%
Multiracialn/a
White97%
Low income64%
Non-low income93%
Students with disabilities (IEP)60%
Students without disabilities83%
English language learners46%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students90%
Female93%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic81%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Low income82%
Non-low income96%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learners58%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female86%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian91%
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Low income71%
Non-low income96%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities88%
English language learners42%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students88%
Female92%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Hispanic91%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Low income88%
Non-low income88%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learners82%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female77%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian90%
Hispanic70%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Low income67%
Non-low income84%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learners29%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 43% 21%
White 30% 53%
Asian/Pacific Islander 24% 4%
Black 3% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 24N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1855 Rohrson Rd
Elgin, IL 60120
Phone: (847) 289-6655

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