Hillsdale Elementary

Summary:

Hillsdale Elementary is a public elementary school located in Meridian, Idaho, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 690. The school is part of the Joint School District No. 2, which is ranked 10th out of 77 districts in Idaho and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hillsdale Elementary consistently ranks among the top 30 elementary schools in Idaho, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years. The school's proficiency rates in ISAT Math, Science, and English Language Arts are significantly higher than the state and district averages across all grade levels, and its 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students consistently outperform their peers in the district and state in ISAT assessments. However, Hillsdale Elementary has a predominantly white student population, with over 80% of students identifying as white, which is lower than some nearby schools like Amity Elementary and Desert Sage Elementary. Additionally, the school has experienced a decrease in chronic absenteeism rates, from 22.0% in 2021-2022 to 18.4% in 2022-2023, though this rate is still higher than the state's average.

Hillsdale Elementary's low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 4.06% to 7.25% over the past three school years, suggests that the school serves a relatively affluent community. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's academic success, as research has shown that students from higher-income families tend to have access to more educational resources and support. Overall, Hillsdale Elementary's consistent high rankings and strong academic performance, particularly in ISAT assessments, set it apart from many of the nearby schools and indicate that the school is providing a high-quality education to its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

5225 South Howry Lane
Meridian, ID 83642

(208) 350-4432

District: Joint School District No. 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
26^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,115

Students who attend Hillsdale Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Lake Hazel Middle School
High:	Mountain View High School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.4

Number of students: 690

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.9%

Two or more races:

6.4%

Hispanic:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hillsdale Elementary ranks better than 91.4% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 10^th among 33 ranked elementary schools in the Joint School District No. 2. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.88. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Hillsdale Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Joint School District No. 2. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillsdale Elementary is $6,115. 31 elementary schools in the Joint School District No. 2 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hillsdale Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsdale Elementary 26^th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Hillsdale Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Joint School District No. 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Joint School District No. 2 10^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hillsdale Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hillsdale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2019	77.50	30^th	171	82.5%
2021	84.63	22^nd	166	86.7%
2022	83.61	28^th	188	85.1%
2023	92.70	18^th	252	92.9%
2024	90.88	26^th	301	91.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Hillsdale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	86.23	9^th	121	92.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Hillsdale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	87.84	9^th	121	92.6%

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Rank History for White students at Hillsdale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2018	93.12	1^st	31	96.8%
2019	78.38	4^th	18	77.8%
2024	93.71	8^th	135	94.1%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hillsdale Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	440	3	9	57	0	1	26	536
2018	554	5	9	57	2	0	33	660
2019	655	5	9	50	5	1	48	773
2020	671	2	9	58	6	1	47	794
2021	555	4	6	39	4	1	39	648
2022	531	3	13	47	2	2	42	640
2023	586	2	13	43	0	2	44	690

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hillsdale Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	536	25.6	20.8	17.5
2018	660	29.4	22.4	12.9
2019	773	32.3	23.8	12.2
2020	794	33.6	23.6	9.3
2021	648	32.2	20.1	7.1
2022	640	31.2	20.5	4.1
2023	690	33.7	20.4	7.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hillsdale Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	536	25.6	20.8	17.5
2018	660	29.4	22.4	12.9
2019	773	32.3	23.8	12.2
2020	794	33.6	23.6	9.3
2021	648	32.2	20.1	7.1
2022	640	31.2	20.5	4.1
2023	690	33.7	20.4	7.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hillsdale Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$609 (10.0%)	$5,506 (90.0%)	$6,115

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillsdale Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 30^th of 171 Elementary schools	Ranks 18^th of 252 Elementary schools	10.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Hillsdale Elementary)	65.4	76.3	10.9%
3rd Grade Math (Joint School District No. 2)	67.3	67.2	0.1%
3rd Grade Math (Idaho)	53	49.4	3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsdale Elementary)	59.7	71.7	12%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)	62.3	60.6	1.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	50.5	45.2	5.3%
4th Grade Math (Hillsdale Elementary)	69	81.7	12.7%
4th Grade Math (Joint School District No. 2)	61.7	68	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Idaho)	49.9	47.2	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsdale Elementary)	65.1	75	9.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)	63	65.3	2.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	52	48.4	3.6%
5th Grade Math (Hillsdale Elementary)	63.7	63.8	0.1%
5th Grade Math (Joint School District No. 2)	60	63.6	3.6%
5th Grade Math (Idaho)	44.9	41.5	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsdale Elementary)	72.6	68.6	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)	69.3	69.7	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	56.9	51.7	5.2%
All Grades Math (Hillsdale Elementary)	66	74	8%
All Grades Math (Joint School District No. 2)	58.9	57.7	1.2%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Hillsdale Elementary)	82.3	64.2	18.1%
All Grades Science (Joint School District No. 2)	73.3	57.5	15.8%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hillsdale Elementary)	66	71.8	5.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)	68	68.7	0.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	773	690	10.7%
African American	5	2	60%
American Indian	5	0	100%
Asian	9	13	44.4%
Hispanic	50	43	14%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	655	586	10.5%
Two or More Races	48	44	8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12.2%	7.2%	4.9%

Schools Near Hillsdale Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)						ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hillsdale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5225 South Howry Lane	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 350-4432	690	34	20.4	7.2%	586 (84.9%)	2 (0.3%)	43 (6.2%)	13 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	44 (6.4%)	90.9	26^th of 301 public elementary schools	91.4%		92.7	18^th of 252 public elementary schools	92.9%	8	66.4	78.0	75.6			73.4	68.7	66.6	77.1	78.6			74.1	$6,115	$609	$5,506
Lake Hazel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11711 Lake Hazel Road	Boise	83709	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 350-4075	390	25	15.4	26.2%	301 (77.2%)	12 (3.1%)	37 (9.5%)	11 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.0%)	24 (6.2%)	85.1	43^rd of 301 public elementary schools	85.7%		81.8	44^th of 252 public elementary schools	82.5%	1	68.3	69.3	63.8			67.0	55.1	68.3	73.7	69.5			70.6	$6,928	$609	$6,319
Siena Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2870 East Rome Drive	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 350-4370	655	33	19.6	14.4%	526 (80.3%)	7 (1.1%)	63 (9.6%)	23 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	34 (5.2%)	87.1	39^th of 301 public elementary schools	87.0%		93.3	14^th of 252 public elementary schools	94.4%	25	64.5	67.5	74.4			69.1	71.7	66.7	64.1	79.5			70.5	$6,578	$609	$5,969
Gem Prep: Meridian South	Public, Charter	K-8	1925 Lake Hazel Road	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Gem Prep: Meridian South LLC	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(208) 332-6800	203	13	16.2		154 (75.9%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (13.3%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.4%)	76.4	69^th of 301 public elementary schools	77.1%					(n/a)	79.2		45.8	55.7	57.4	57.1	45.5	64.6	62.3		75.0	78.3	66.5
Mary McPherson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1050 East Amity Road	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 855-4300	457	26	17.5	21.7%	359 (78.6%)	6 (1.3%)	50 (10.9%)	11 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.8%)	76.3	70^th of 301 public elementary schools	76.7%		82.1	43^rd of 252 public elementary schools	82.9%	27	50.7	62.6	62.7			58.7	62.7	58.2	64.6	72.6			65.5	$6,373	$609	$5,763
Pepper Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2252 South Sumpter Way	Boise	83709	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 855-4130	514	29	17.7	26.1%	383 (74.5%)	4 (0.8%)	71 (13.8%)	16 (3.1%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	34 (6.6%)	81.1	57^th of 301 public elementary schools	81.1%		79.4	53^rd of 252 public elementary schools	79.0%	4	67.0	69.5	53.9			62.8	51.7	71.8	60.6	75.0			69.6	$6,440	$609	$5,831
Amity Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	10000 West Amity Road	Boise	83709	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-4220	411	24	17.1	23.8%	323 (78.6%)	9 (2.2%)	47 (11.4%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	18 (4.4%)	52.5	138^th of 301 public elementary schools	54.2%		48.8	130^th of 252 public elementary schools	48.4%	8		52.0		54.5		49.5	34.3		48.0		58.2		49.1	$9,090	$908	$8,181
Christine Donnell School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	K-5	7075 South Five Mile Road	Boise	83709	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	Yes	No	No	(208) 855-4364	471	25	18.6	21.2%	395 (83.9%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.2%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	46 (9.8%)	80.5	59^th of 301 public elementary schools	80.4%		84.1	37^th of 252 public elementary schools	85.3%	22	71.2	67.9	57.5			65.6		67.1	59.2	68.5			64.8	$6,743	$609	$6,134
Desert Sage Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9325 West Mossywood Street	Boise	83709	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 350-4020	522	38	13.6	52.9%	308 (59.0%)	61 (11.7%)	73 (14.0%)	34 (6.5%)	2 (0.4%)	10 (1.9%)	34 (6.5%)	19.6	241^st of 301 public elementary schools	19.9%		26.8	188^th of 252 public elementary schools	25.4%	53			22.5			33.8	23.6	42.4	36.4	36.0			38.3	$7,445	$1,345	$6,100
Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	12311 West Braddock Drive	Boise	83709	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	Yes	No	No	(208) 321-2150	678	35	19.3	17.4%	556 (82.0%)	6 (0.9%)	55 (8.1%)	16 (2.4%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	41 (6.0%)	89.1	32^nd of 301 public elementary schools	89.4%		91.6	22^nd of 252 public elementary schools	91.3%	10	75.9	77.2	62.5			72.4	60.4	74.1	75.2	68.7			72.9	$6,780	$609	$6,171

Frequently Asked Questions about Hillsdale Elementary

What schools do graduates of Hillsdale Elementary attend?

Students who attend Hillsdale Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lake Hazel Middle School
High : Mountain View High School

How many students attend Hillsdale Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 690 students attended Hillsdale Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Hillsdale Elementary?

Students at Hillsdale Elementary are 85% White, 6% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Is Hillsdale Elementary a good school?

Yes. Hillsdale Elementary ranks in the top 8.6% of Idaho elementary schools.

What district is Hillsdale Elementary in?

Joint School District No. 2

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