Hillview Elementary School

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Hillview Elementary School ranks 545 th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hillview Elementary School is a public elementary school in Newark, Ohio, serving around 470 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Newark City School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hillview Elementary consistently outperforms the Newark City School District and the state average in Ohio State Tests, particularly in science, where 5th-grade students scored 82% proficient or better, compared to 59.9% for the district and 64% for the state. The school also ranks in the top 43 out of 900 Ohio elementary schools for its special education program, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in this category. However, Hillview has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.6% in 2019-2020 to 34.7% in 2021-2022, which is an area of concern.

Compared to nearby schools, Hillview generally outperforms other Newark City schools, such as Carson Elementary, McGuffey Elementary, and John Clem Elementary. However, Stevenson Elementary, a school in the neighboring Heath City School District, consistently outperforms Hillview across various metrics.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1927 Horns Hill Rd
Newark, OH 43055-9602

(740) 670-7310

District: Newark City

SchoolDigger Rank:
545^th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Students who attend Hillview Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Heritage Middle School
High:	Newark High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.5

Number of students: 470

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.5%

Two or more races:

9.1%

African American:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.4%

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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.

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Hillview Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillview Elementary School 545^th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Hillview Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Newark City:

SchoolDigger ranks Newark City 514^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Hillview Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2010	68.21	626^th	1662	62.3%
2011	70.36	582^nd	1686	65.5%
2012	65.46	757^th	1709	55.7%
2013	67.86	688^th	1701	59.6%
2014	67.56	703^rd	1687	58.3%
2015	63.18	762^nd	1684	54.8%
2016	59.58	859^th	1678	48.8%
2017	61.35	821^st	1651	50.3%
2018	49.78	987^th	1636	39.7%
2019	62.67	767^th	1676	54.2%
2021	68.29	611^th	1610	62.0%
2022	66.37	642^nd	1588	59.6%
2023	70.59	551^st	1596	65.5%
2024	69.75	545^th	1577	65.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hillview Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	90.86	31^st	856	96.4%
2024	88.26	43^rd	900	95.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hillview Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	46.32	917^th	1465	37.4%
2019	71.07	379^th	1465	74.1%
2021	71.23	358^th	1404	74.5%
2022	63.03	524^th	1419	63.1%
2023	71.11	367^th	1447	74.6%
2024	66.32	494^th	1484	66.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Hillview Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	50.03	911^th	1518	40.0%
2019	60.04	752^nd	1502	49.9%
2021	57.41	697^th	1467	52.5%
2022	51.01	850^th	1488	42.9%
2023	56.14	756^th	1483	49.0%
2024	61.38	654^th	1466	55.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Hillview Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	36.71	660^th	1021	35.4%
2019	63.37	270^th	956	71.8%
2021	76.09	99^th	765	87.1%
2022	58.60	250^th	824	69.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hillview Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	66.28	150^th	759	80.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Hillview Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	48.03	946^th	1536	38.4%
2019	66.20	621^st	1535	59.5%
2021	70.47	491^st	1499	67.2%
2022	76.33	376^th	1518	75.2%
2023	77.88	347^th	1498	76.8%
2024	69.74	501^st	1485	66.3%

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Rank History for White students at Hillview Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	33.92	988^th	1309	24.5%
2019	52.96	712^th	1271	44.0%
2021	55.15	628^th	1249	49.7%
2022	54.47	651^st	1242	47.6%
2023	62.03	513^th	1215	57.8%
2024	60.58	527^th	1190	55.7%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio 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: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hillview Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	431	18	2	0	5	n/a	n/a	17	473
2009	417	13	0	2	4	n/a	n/a	13	449
2010	425	13	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	14	455
2011	398	19	1	3	2	0	25	0	448
2012	402	12	6	3	0	0	33	0	456
2013	410	17	4	3	0	0	27	0	461
2014	404	10	3	3	1	1	35	0	457
2015	429	22	2	5	0	1	31	0	490
2016	394	15	2	6	0	0	42	0	459
2017	383	17	3	8	0	0	39	0	450
2018	388	18	1	5	0	0	47	0	459
2019	392	17	2	7	0	0	40	0	458
2020	384	16	0	11	0	0	46	0	457
2021	332	21	1	5	0	0	40	0	399
2022	369	19	0	12	0	0	45	0	445
2023	383	25	0	19	0	0	43	0	470

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 Hillview Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	473	25.0	18.9	n/a
2009	449	24.0	18.7	59.2
2010	455	22.9	19.8	59.4
2011	448	22.0	20.3	60.9
2012	456	26.5	17.2	57.2
2013	461	26.5	17.3	59
2014	457	26.7	17.0	60.2
2015	490	n/a	n/a	59.2
2016	459	24.0	19.1	58.6
2017	450	23.8	18.8	61.1
2018	459	23.8	19.2	59.9
2019	458	23.8	19.2	55.9
2020	457	23.1	19.7	60
2021	399	24.1	16.5	n/a
2022	445	24.1	18.4	n/a
2023	470	24.0	19.5	53.4

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 Hillview Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	473	25.0	18.9	n/a
2009	449	24.0	18.7	59.2
2010	455	22.9	19.8	59.4
2011	448	22.0	20.3	60.9
2012	456	26.5	17.2	57.2
2013	461	26.5	17.3	59
2014	457	26.7	17.0	60.2
2015	490	n/a	n/a	59.2
2016	459	24.0	19.1	58.6
2017	450	23.8	18.8	61.1
2018	459	23.8	19.2	59.9
2019	458	23.8	19.2	55.9
2020	457	23.1	19.7	60
2021	399	24.1	16.5	n/a
2022	445	24.1	18.4	n/a
2023	470	24.0	19.5	53.4

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 Hillview Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,972
2022	$9,546
2023	$8,825

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillview 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 767^th of 1676 Elementary schools	Ranks 551^st of 1596 Elementary schools	11.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillview Elementary School)	69	66	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Newark City)	68.6	54.7	13.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	67.1	62.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillview Elementary School)	74.1	69.8	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Newark City)	64.4	67.3	2.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	66.7	62.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillview Elementary School)	77.8	75	2.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Newark City)	69.7	59.4	10.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	74.3	66.8	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillview Elementary School)	55.6	68.8	13.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Newark City)	54.3	56.8	2.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	63.3	58.9	4.4%
5th Grade Science (Hillview Elementary School)	73.2	71.2	2%
5th Grade Science (Newark City)	64.1	66.5	2.4%
5th Grade Science (Ohio)	65	63.9	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillview Elementary School)	73.2	76.3	3.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Newark City)	67	62.6	4.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	62.5	56.6	5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillview Elementary School)	75	76.3	1.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Newark City)	68.1	68.7	0.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	69.8	67.4	2.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	458	470	2.6%
African American	17	25	47.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	7	19	171.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	392	383	2.3%
Two or More Races	40	43	7.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.9%	53.4%	2.5%

Schools Near Hillview Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)				Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Total
Hillview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1927 Horns Hill Rd	Newark	43055	Licking County	Newark City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 670-7310	470	24	19.5	53.4%	383 (81.5%)	25 (5.3%)	19 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (9.1%)	69.7	545^th of 1577 public elementary schools	65.4%		70.6	551^st of 1596 public elementary schools	65.5%	6	82.0	56.9	74.1	78.0		75.9	61.1	88.0		$8,825
John Clem Elementary School	Public	K-5	475 Jefferson Rd	Newark	43055	Licking County	Newark City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 670-7130	420	25	16.9	57.6%	324 (77.1%)	15 (3.6%)	13 (3.1%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (15.2%)	38	1056^th of 1577 public elementary schools	33.0%		42.6	1017^th of 1596 public elementary schools	36.3%	39	50.8	30.3	66.7	44.6		43.9	68.3	60.0		$10,613
Legend Elementary	Public	K-5	1075 Evans Blvd	Newark	43055	Licking County	Newark City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 670-7100	497	27	18.3	41.0%	412 (82.9%)	8 (1.6%)	14 (2.8%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	58 (11.7%)	62.1	708^th of 1577 public elementary schools	55.1%		68	609^th of 1596 public elementary schools	61.8%	99	61.0	52.2	70.4	56.1		82.4	76.5	74.4		$10,340
Newton Elementary School	Public	K-5	6645 Mount Vernon Rd	Newark	43055	Licking County	North Fork Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 745-5982	364	21	17.3	37.4%	336 (92.3%)	3 (0.8%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.9%)	58.4	785^th of 1577 public elementary schools	50.2%		68.4	595^th of 1596 public elementary schools	62.7%	190	74.1	57.4	68.5	55.2		60.7	68.5	74.1		$11,402
Carson Elementary School	Public	K-5	549 E Main St	Newark	43055	Licking County	Newark City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 670-7300	399	25	15.7	72.4%	321 (80.5%)	13 (3.3%)	16 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (12.3%)	43.9	990^th of 1577 public elementary schools	37.2%		49.8	928^th of 1596 public elementary schools	41.9%	62	50.9	65.6	51.8	47.4		68.9	53.6	56.1		$11,356
McGuffey Elementary School	Public	K-5	130 Green Wave Dr	Newark	43055	Licking County	Newark City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 670-7140	452	26	17.2	74.6%	385 (85.2%)	11 (2.4%)	12 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (9.7%)	44.6	982^nd of 1577 public elementary schools	37.7%		51.5	907^th of 1596 public elementary schools	43.2%	75	57.8	48.7	73.2	50.0		44.9	67.9	57.8		$9,080
Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	1350 Granville Rd	Newark	43055	Licking County	Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 344-7279	183	9	19.4		132 (72.1%)	16 (8.7%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (17.5%)	68.2	576^th of 1577 public elementary schools	63.5%		74.5	448^th of 1596 public elementary schools	71.9%	128	63.2	77.8	78.9	47.4	57.1	92.6	78.9	78.9	50.0	$9,571
Cherry Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1040 W Main St	Newark	43055	Licking County	Newark City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 670-7330	401	25	16.2	54.9%	341 (85.0%)	8 (2.0%)	13 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (9.2%)	59.2	771^st of 1577 public elementary schools	51.1%		68.4	596^th of 1596 public elementary schools	62.7%	175	64.4	61.7	68.8	64.4		66.0	65.3	71.1		$9,894
Ben Franklin Elementary School	Public	K-5	533 Beacon Rd	Newark	43055	Licking County	Newark City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 670-7340	259	17	15.0	78.0%	203 (78.4%)	16 (6.2%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (13.9%)	35.3	1082^nd of 1577 public elementary schools	31.4%		42.6	1018^th of 1596 public elementary schools	36.2%	64	51.1	48.7	47.3	44.4		53.8	52.7	60.0		$13,105
Stevenson Elementary School	Public	3-5	152 Cynthia St	Heath	43056	Licking County	Heath City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 522-8442	401	21	19.0	39.9%	346 (86.3%)	8 (2.0%)	6 (1.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (9.7%)	75.5	418^th of 1577 public elementary schools	73.5%		73	487^th of 1596 public elementary schools	69.5%	69	78.9	81.7	76.0	75.0		71.4	73.6	82.9		$11,240

Frequently Asked Questions about Hillview Elementary School

What district is Hillview Elementary School in?

Newark City

How many students attend Hillview Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 470 students attended Hillview Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Hillview Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Heritage Middle School
High : Newark High School

What is the racial makeup of Hillview Elementary School?

Students at Hillview Elementary School are 81% White, 9% Two or more races, 5% African American, 4% Hispanic.

Is Hillview Elementary School a good school?

Hillview Elementary School ranks 545^th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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