Serving 391 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hillside School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillside School's student population of 391 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hillside School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillside School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1071 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
7%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
67%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillside School's ranking?
Hillside School is ranked #1071 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Hillside School often compared to?
Hillside Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Birchwood Elementary School, Pinewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Hillside School?
391 students attend Hillside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Hillside School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillside School?
Hillside School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hillside School offer ?
Hillside School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillside School part of?
Hillside School is part of Niskayuna Central School District.
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