Hill Elementary School

Summary:

Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Troy, Michigan, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 356. The school is part of the Troy School District, which is ranked 49 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hill Elementary consistently performs above the state average in M-Step/English Language Arts and M-Step/Math assessments across grades 3-5, with proficiency rates as high as 58.5% in 5th grade English Language Arts and 77.6% in 3rd grade Math, compared to state averages of 44% and 43.4%, respectively. The school's female, male, Asian, and English Language Learner (ELL) student subgroups all perform well, ranking in the top 50% or higher among Michigan elementary schools. However, the school's White student subgroup ranks lower, in the top 40%. Hill Elementary's recent increase in chronic absenteeism, from 6.0% in 2018-2019 to 14.5% in 2022-2023, is a concern that the district and school administration should address.

Compared to nearby schools, Troy Union Elementary School and Wass Elementary School, Hill Elementary consistently outperforms them in academic assessments, particularly in M-Step/Math and M-Step/Science. However, Wass Elementary, which is also part of the Troy School District, has a higher statewide ranking and a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to Hill Elementary. This may be due to factors such as student demographics and socioeconomic status, as Hill Elementary has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-lunch recipients, indicating a higher socioeconomic status of its student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4600 Forsyth Dr
       Troy, MI  48085-3794


(248) 823-3500

District: Troy School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
280th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,833 Help


Students who attend Hill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Larson Middle School
High:    Athens High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  356

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.7%
Asian:
24.2%
African American:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hill Elementary School ranks better than 81.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 10th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Troy School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.17. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.7%), Asian (24.2%), African American (7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hill Elementary School is 13.9, which is the 2nd best among 12 elementary schools in the Troy School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hill Elementary School is $17,833, which is the highest among 13 elementary schools in the Troy School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hill Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hill Elementary School 280th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Hill Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Troy School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Troy School District 49th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hill Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 82.03 133rd 1545 91.4%
2007 83.32 113th 1565 92.8%
2008 85.34 60th 1577 96.2%
2009 87.30 34th 1589 97.9%
2010 80.95 117th 1552 92.5%
2011 84.87 49th 1552 96.8%
2012 93.95 33rd 1566 97.9%
2013 91.46 60th 1563 96.2%
2014 93.48 39th 1533 97.5%
2015 91.57 82nd 1580 94.8%
2016 74.65 338th 1548 78.2%
2017 78.82 231st 1466 84.2%
2018 78.14 302nd 1448 79.1%
2019 82.57 185th 1408 86.9%
2021 60.89 384th 1153 66.7%
2022 70.72 332nd 1344 75.3%
2023 73.91 337th 1470 77.1%
2024 78.17 280th 1486 81.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.30 64th 270 76.3%
2023 86.58 16th 180 91.1%
2024 79.60 28th 184 84.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.88 543rd 1397 61.1%
2023 71.99 250th 1350 81.5%
2024 95.67 21st 1381 98.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.25 359th 1443 75.1%
2019 80.30 159th 1171 86.4%
2021 67.60 224th 902 75.2%
2022 71.42 245th 1106 77.8%
2023 64.62 392nd 1321 70.3%
2024 73.01 276th 1342 79.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.56 271st 1446 81.3%
2019 73.34 274th 1196 77.1%
2021 63.95 277th 915 69.7%
2022 77.48 206th 1139 81.9%
2023 77.24 257th 1334 80.7%
2024 70.19 355th 1347 73.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.28 46th 101 54.5%
2023 61.30 41st 84 51.2%
2024 53.34 54th 97 44.3%
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Rank History for White students at Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.63 469th 1253 62.6%
2019 76.66 213th 1128 81.1%
2021 49.74 474th 1005 52.8%
2022 63.78 361st 1102 67.2%
2023 59.93 440th 1198 63.3%
2024 66.77 360th 1204 70.1%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, November 18, 2023

Open Quote Love love love this school. My children have overcome learning obstacles and soared in areas of Math, Reading and Science. The principal Mrs. Pawlus is "Top Tier". Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, September 6, 2019

Open Quote Hill is a wonderful school with a cool new Principle. She's very hands on and involved. The teachers and staff are awesome and really care. I love this school! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Open Quote Hill is an amazing small elementary school in Troy. The teachers are fantastic and the educational environment is top-notch. We are so blessed to be part of the Hill community. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, August 9, 2015

Open Quote Hill is the best kept secret in the Troy School District. Outstanding staff! Academically, my children are challenged and surrounded with an inspiring and dedicated group of teachers. The parent community is involved, friendly, and completely supportive of the school. I couldn't ask for a better school or environment for my children. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hill Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 305 3 18 1 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1989 315 2 16 0 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1990 328 2 17 1 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1991 345 1 18 1 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1992 353 1 21 2 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1993 326 1 17 1 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1994 352 2 20 1 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1995 374 4 25 0 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1996 374 4 25 0 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1997 343 8 23 2 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1998 322 8 46 1 1 n/a n/a 0 378
1999 329 5 19 2 1 n/a n/a 0 356
2000 293 10 22 3 1 n/a n/a 28 357
2001 285 12 41 3 1 n/a n/a 0 342
2002 286 19 60 4 1 n/a n/a 0 370
2003 286 19 60 4 1 n/a n/a 0 370
2004 270 19 64 4 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2005 290 27 59 6 1 n/a n/a 0 383
2006 263 23 59 5 2 n/a n/a 0 352
2007 268 14 49 3 0 n/a n/a 19 353
2008 259 24 57 5 2 n/a n/a 0 347
2009 250 19 59 6 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2010 253 23 55 7 1 n/a n/a 0 339
2011 247 16 44 7 0 0 15 0 329
2012 224 18 45 10 2 0 26 0 325
2013 215 17 45 9 2 1 22 0 311
2014 221 14 48 8 1 2 19 0 313
2015 214 18 49 6 1 2 18 0 308
2016 231 12 57 6 1 3 15 0 325
2017 222 17 61 8 0 4 12 0 324
2018 230 17 70 8 0 2 10 0 337
2019 229 26 72 8 0 2 9 0 346
2020 231 34 72 11 0 2 11 0 361
2021 213 25 78 13 0 3 9 0 341
2022 219 26 77 16 0 1 21 0 360
2023 209 25 86 16 0 0 20 0 356

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 Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 327 n/a n/a n/a
1989 333 n/a n/a 1.2
1990 348 30.0 11.6 0.6
1991 365 n/a n/a n/a
1992 377 n/a n/a 1.3
1993 345 n/a 0.0 0
1994 375 20.8 18.0 0.8
1995 403 20.7 19.5 1.5
1996 403 20.7 19.5 1.5
1997 376 20.0 18.8 1.1
1998 378 22.0 17.2 0.8
1999 356 19.0 18.7 1.4
2000 357 22.5 14.6 3.6
2001 342 23.8 14.4 2.3
2002 370 25.7 14.4 0.8
2003 370 25.7 14.4 0.8
2004 357 25.3 14.1 3.1
2005 383 26.5 14.5 2.9
2006 352 26.3 13.4 5.1
2007 353 22.0 16.0 2.7
2008 347 21.3 16.3 4.3
2009 334 20.8 16.1 7.8
2010 339 21.3 15.8 15
2011 329 20.1 16.3 14.6
2012 325 18.6 17.3 13.2
2013 311 18.4 16.8 14.1
2014 313 18.2 17.1 15.7
2015 308 21.0 14.6 11
2016 325 23.0 14.1 9.5
2017 324 23.8 13.6 11.1
2018 337 25.1 13.4 19
2019 346 27.3 12.6 18.2
2020 361 28.0 12.8 17.5
2021 341 24.5 13.8 14.7
2022 360 28.0 12.8 16.9
2023 356 25.4 13.9 20.8

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 Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 327 n/a n/a n/a
1989 333 n/a n/a 1.2
1990 348 30.0 11.6 0.6
1991 365 n/a n/a n/a
1992 377 n/a n/a 1.3
1993 345 n/a 0.0 0
1994 375 20.8 18.0 0.8
1995 403 20.7 19.5 1.5
1996 403 20.7 19.5 1.5
1997 376 20.0 18.8 1.1
1998 378 22.0 17.2 0.8
1999 356 19.0 18.7 1.4
2000 357 22.5 14.6 3.6
2001 342 23.8 14.4 2.3
2002 370 25.7 14.4 0.8
2003 370 25.7 14.4 0.8
2004 357 25.3 14.1 3.1
2005 383 26.5 14.5 2.9
2006 352 26.3 13.4 5.1
2007 353 22.0 16.0 2.7
2008 347 21.3 16.3 4.3
2009 334 20.8 16.1 7.8
2010 339 21.3 15.8 15
2011 329 20.1 16.3 14.6
2012 325 18.6 17.3 13.2
2013 311 18.4 16.8 14.1
2014 313 18.2 17.1 15.7
2015 308 21.0 14.6 11
2016 325 23.0 14.1 9.5
2017 324 23.8 13.6 11.1
2018 337 25.1 13.4 19
2019 346 27.3 12.6 18.2
2020 361 28.0 12.8 17.5
2021 341 24.5 13.8 14.7
2022 360 28.0 12.8 16.9
2023 356 25.4 13.9 20.8

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 Hill Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $400 (3.0%) $13,086 (97.0%) $13,486
2020 $364 (2.7%) $13,121 (97.3%) $13,485
2021 $662 (4.7%) $13,312 (95.3%) $13,974
2022 $1,370 (8.7%) $14,335 (91.3%) $15,706
2023 $982 (5.5%) $16,851 (94.5%) $17,833

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hill Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 185th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 337th of 1470 Elementary schools
 9.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hill Elementary School)66.751.7
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Troy School District)7465.9
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Hill Elementary School)66.773.3
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Troy School District)7573.1
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hill Elementary School)59.657.1
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Troy School District)7774.2
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Hill Elementary School)60.460.7
 0.3%
   4th Grade Math (Troy School District)72.668.9
 3.7%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hill Elementary School)72.962.9
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Troy School District)74.471.1
 3.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Hill Elementary School)62.551.4
 11.1%
   5th Grade Math (Troy School District)64.462.9
 1.5%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Hill Elementary School)27.118.1
 9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Troy School District)36.536.1
 0.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students346356
 2.9%
African American2625
 3.8%
American Indian00
Asian7286
 19.4%
Hispanic816
 100%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White229209
 8.7%
Two or More Races920
 122.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.2%20.8%
 2.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hill Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 356 students attended Hill Elementary School.

Students at Hill Elementary School are 59% White, 24% Asian, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Hill Elementary School ranks 280th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Hill Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Larson Middle School
High : Athens High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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