Serving 210 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hillview Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
92%
32%
White
2%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Hillview Elementary School?
210 students attend Hillview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Hillview Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillview Elementary School?
Hillview Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hillview Elementary School offer ?
Hillview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillview Elementary School part of?
Hillview Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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