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Hill Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 329 students

 

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Posted February 24, 2012

My children have had an excellent education at Hill. The teachers are wonderful. They truly care about the children. They met the needs of all my kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 12, 2011

Hill is an excellent elementary school with highly qualified teachers. We love the neighborhood feel of the school. There is a lot of community involvement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 29, 2010

I have three children attending this school. They are all receiving an excellent academic education. The teachers are very involved and wonderful role models. Parental involvement is welcomed. We are a smaller school which definitely offers more of a "community" feel.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 18, 2007

The quality of this school is great. The parents are very understanding to students' problems. They might as well could be counslers. Parents play a major role in the school.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 41% in 2013.

63 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
71%

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

59 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
80%

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2013.

47 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
77%

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

47 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
92%

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
93%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

47 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
79%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 46% in 2013.

51 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
86%

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

50 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
96%

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

52 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
92%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 75% 70%
Asian 13% 3%
Black 5% 19%
Two or more races 5% 2%
Hispanic 2% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 15%N/A46%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Special education / special needs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Special education
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School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mrs. Janice Brzezinski
Fax number
  • (248) 823-3513

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Special education

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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4600 Forsyth Dr
Troy, MI 48085
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