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Hillside Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 597 students

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Posted January 19, 2012

This school has very caring teachers and assisting staff. The principal does not give up on any child or send them to alternative school. He brings in the best outside sources to help with learning and the students have many chances to learn at field trips as well as a couple of behavior award trips a year. I moved in the middle of a school year but open enrolled my child to stay at Hillside. He was learning a lot, has many opportunities, and great support. The school emphasizes the arts and great character. There is a large diversity of students and no one student is any better then another. They treat every child like he/she will succeed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2009

An accident waiting to happen. Lack of discipline and enforcement of rules creates an oppressive and dangerous environment. Very poor leadership on part of principal.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

great teachers that care - work there for generations of family & care about the community.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 15, 2009

We have such loving and caring staff for our children to learn from! Our principal and assistant principal were my elementary teacher and principal, so I love the consistency and stamina of our devoted teachers!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 27, 2009

I love the teachers,they have great communication to the parents.
—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 80% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

All Students73%
Female67%
Male79%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners70%

Reading

All Students75%
Female72%
Male75%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners70%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Iowa Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

All Students82%
Female84%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female82%
Male78%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Iowa Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

All Students76%
Female82%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities53%
English language learners50%

Reading

All Students70%
Female72%
Male66%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities21%
English language learners40%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Iowa Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

All Students73%
Female71%
Male74%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities43%
English language learners60%

Reading

All Students64%
Female60%
Male67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities24%
English language learners10%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Iowa Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 70% 85%
Hispanic 16% 7%
Black 10% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 46%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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713 8th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Phone: (515) 633-6200

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