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Hillandale Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 634 students

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Posted August 16, 2012

I love Hillandale! I went here from kindergarden to 5th grade and it was the best school ever! Pretty much all the teachers I got were so amazing and really cared about me. Whenever I go and vist for spring fling the place is filled with color and happiness and good times. I will never forget Hillandale.


Posted October 30, 2009

As a teacher, a parent, and a former student, I can say that there is no other school that measures up to Hillandale. We are a caring family, who not only has high expectations for our students, but care about them deeply and cheer their successes.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 30, 2009

Hillandale Elem. school provides excellent educational experiences for its students and allows them to grow and excel. The staff is tops professionally and very loving and nurturing, from the principal Sandi Bates to Ms.Norma in the cafeteria staff who sings to each child on their birthday. I am a teacher who sent my child to Hillandale and I'd highly recommend our school to anyone who wants the best for their child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 28, 2009

I Love Hillandale because it is a great place to be. I came to Hillandale in 1982 and I am still their. We are one big happy family who works together to help EVERYONE no matter what ! ! Our school succeeds to the highest for all students. We have high expectations for all. I Love to work their. Our principal is fantastic and great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 23, 2009

Hillandale is the best school that i've been in. It makes you feel like family and a place you would like to be in. It's also a clean school and you could eat off the floors if possible.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2009

Hillandale Elementary school is the best school in which to teach!! ! We are a family and we have an outstanding community, whose support is unparalleled!!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 21, 2009

Hillandale has the best staff and Teachers that any school could have.


Posted October 20, 2009

Hillandale has great, dedicated teachers and a wonderful principal. It also has a strong and active PTA which supports the school in many ways. The children enjoy going to school, and build lasting relationships with the teachers. I often see older kids coming in and visiting teachers they had when they were young.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2009

The Hillandale teachers are very motivated and are very encouraging to the students. They really try to tailor their instruction for the individual needs of each student. My daughter loves both her regular class and the after-school care program.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2009

The principal is fantastic! She has an open door to listen to all concerns. The school is orderly, the children are happy and the parents involved.


Posted October 20, 2009

We have an awesome elementary school because of the amazing Principal and exceptional staff. They go out of their way to help each and every child succeed!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2009

My son has learned to like learning and going to school. He has seen how smart he is and is proud of himself!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2009

Best teachers, best principal, best parents, and above all, best students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2009

Everyone is great and we are one BIG Family!!! My co-workers are awesome and the students are the greatest. We as a school, care about each other as well as work together. It is my second home.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2009

children, teachers, cafeteria staff, administration, custodians.......EVERYONE works to love and teach our children - our students return years later to walk the halls and re-connect to those who loved and taught them years ago
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 20, 2009

Hillandale is a warm and caring environment for children. They are learning so much more than the curriculum and have amazing people who work there who help guide them. I am so lucky to work there!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2009

The staff is great and one big family! The children are ready and willing to learn!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2009

I love Hillandale because everyone is involved with the kids from the principle to the all the teachers. We feel as if our kids have their own personal relationship with their teachers and the teachers really do care.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2009

I love Hillandale Elementary Schoo, beause all the teachers are great and make a difference for my kids. the princepal is always near by and a nice smart hands on lady. the school is great and so is the pta and parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2009

As a teacher, the administration does not support the staff. There is no compassion for staff or from peers!!! Im ready to find another job!
—Submitted by a teacher


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 83% in 2012.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
69%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
67%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
62%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students85%
Female83%
Male87%
Black80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities67%
Non-disabled students89%
Limited English proficiency63%
Proficient in English89%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students69%
Female76%
Male62%
Black59%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities39%
Non-disabled students75%
Limited English proficiency38%
Proficient in English74%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students80%
Female88%
Male70%
Black78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities30%
Non-disabled students93%
Limited English proficiency50%
Proficient in English85%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students79%
Female88%
Male68%
Black76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities55%
Non-disabled students86%
Limited English proficiency33%
Proficient in English86%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students77%
Female84%
Male71%
Black70%
Asian>95%
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities52%
Non-disabled students84%
Limited English proficiency58%
Proficient in English80%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students66%
Female71%
Male62%
Black55%
Asian88%
Hispanic53%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities35%
Non-disabled students75%
Limited English proficiency42%
Proficient in English69%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students68%
Female73%
Male64%
Black55%
Asian88%
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities30%
Non-disabled students78%
Limited English proficiency50%
Proficient in English70%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 44% 31%
White 34% 54%
Hispanic 16% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 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 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2730 Hillandale Road
Durham, NC 27705
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Phone: (919) 560-3924

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