J M Hill Elementary School

Summary:

J M Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, serving 430 students in grades K-5 and part of the East Stroudsburg Area School District. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with below-average performance on state assessments across all grades and subjects.

Academically, J M Hill Elementary School lags behind the state and district averages, with proficiency rates of 31.9% in Math, 50.8% in English Language Arts, and 79.5% in Science, compared to state averages of 40.4%, 53%, and 65.8%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low in 5th grade Math, with only 17.2% proficiency compared to the state average of 42.8%. However, the school performs relatively well for its African American and Hispanic student subgroups, ranking in the top 40% and top 37% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, respectively.

Compared to nearby schools, J M Hill Elementary underperforms its peers within the East Stroudsburg Area School District, such as Resica Elementary and Middle Smithfield Elementary, as well as schools in the neighboring Stroudsburg Area School District and the Pocono Mountain School District, like Swiftwater Elementary Center.


Detail:

Public K-5

 151 E Broad St
       East Stroudsburg, PA  18301-2234


(570) 424-8073

District: East Stroudsburg Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
992nd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,847 Help


Students who attend J M Hill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    J T Lambert Intermediate School
High:    East Stroudsburg Senior High School South

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  431

Racial breakdown:

White:
31.6%
Two or more races:
20.9%
African American:
20.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details J M Hill Elementary School ranks worse than 65% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the East Stroudsburg Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at J M Hill Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (31.6%), two or more races (20.9%), African American (20.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J M Hill Elementary School is 12.7. 4 elementary schools in the East Stroudsburg Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at J M Hill Elementary School is $20,847, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the East Stroudsburg Area School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

J M Hill Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks J M Hill Elementary School 992nd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See J M Hill Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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East Stroudsburg Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Stroudsburg Area School District 416th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for J M Hill Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at J M Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 49.18 991st 1545 35.9%
2007 44.98 1048th 1555 32.6%
2008 56.34 838th 1551 46.0%
2009 51.43 946th 1549 38.9%
2010 50.87 992nd 1579 37.2%
2011 55.37 898th 1597 43.8%
2012 61.24 800th 1599 50.0%
2013 59.53 775th 1519 49.0%
2014 57.66 793rd 1467 45.9%
2015 61.10 671st 1474 54.5%
2016 67.16 589th 1554 62.1%
2017 52.00 892nd 1547 42.3%
2018 51.29 889th 1530 41.9%
2019 46.80 977th 1544 36.7%
2021 26.55 1100th 1433 23.2%
2022 26.61 1148th 1534 25.2%
2023 23.02 1190th 1534 22.4%
2024 41.60 992nd 1526 35.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at J M Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.79 42nd 117 64.1%
2024 61.52 37th 128 71.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at J M Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.53 1158th 1414 18.1%
2024 43.54 898th 1432 37.3%
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Rank History for Female students at J M Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 40.98 967th 1488 35.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at J M Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.35 793rd 1043 24.0%
2024 57.54 392nd 1084 63.8%
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Rank History for Male students at J M Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 41.13 975th 1495 34.8%
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Rank History for African American students at J M Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.43 322nd 437 26.3%
2024 55.54 164th 437 62.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at J M Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.99 234th 432 45.8%
2024 58.32 169th 454 62.8%
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Rank History for White students at J M Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.13 961st 1236 22.2%
2024 47.73 689th 1229 43.9%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Open Quote J.M. Hill is a great school! My son has learned so much in this school, he has scored advanced in all of his PSSAs. The teachers really care for their students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for J M 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 538 22 5 3 2 n/a n/a 0 570
1989 595 25 4 7 2 n/a n/a 0 633
1990 662 27 4 7 4 n/a n/a 0 704
1991 683 26 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 719
1992 664 30 5 11 4 n/a n/a 0 714
1993 621 34 5 11 2 n/a n/a 0 673
1994 617 41 11 11 0 n/a n/a 0 680
1995 595 48 11 25 1 n/a n/a 0 680
1996 595 48 11 25 1 n/a n/a 0 680
1997 591 41 6 28 0 n/a n/a 0 666
1998 571 34 5 26 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1999 542 35 6 33 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2000 533 45 5 36 4 n/a n/a 0 623
2001 534 51 4 42 2 n/a n/a 0 633
2002 500 75 7 37 1 n/a n/a 0 620
2003 500 75 7 37 1 n/a n/a 0 620
2004 462 99 12 47 0 n/a n/a 0 620
2005 459 110 13 57 0 n/a n/a 0 639
2006 417 103 10 88 0 n/a n/a 0 618
2007 378 118 13 95 1 n/a n/a 0 605
2008 339 112 11 122 1 n/a n/a 0 585
2009 206 79 11 71 3 n/a n/a 0 370
2010 186 79 13 72 2 n/a n/a 0 352
2011 207 76 16 88 1 0 0 0 388
2012 198 86 15 95 3 0 0 0 397
2013 183 86 15 108 2 1 10 0 405
2014 187 97 9 113 0 1 11 0 418
2015 188 87 10 124 0 1 19 0 429
2016 172 91 13 121 0 1 23 0 421
2017 177 93 13 131 4 1 36 0 455
2018 175 97 12 96 5 0 50 0 435
2019 179 122 16 66 7 1 67 0 458
2020 172 127 8 58 9 2 75 0 451
2021 146 117 6 54 13 2 74 0 412
2022 134 111 5 95 10 2 71 0 428
2023 127 101 10 81 32 3 76 0 430
2024 136 87 9 62 45 2 90 0 431

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 J M Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 570 31.0 18.3 n/a
1989 633 34.8 18.1 n/a
1990 704 34.8 20.2 0
1991 719 37.3 19.2 n/a
1992 714 43.0 16.6 n/a
1993 673 33.7 20.0 n/a
1994 680 35.9 18.9 n/a
1995 680 37.0 18.4 n/a
1996 680 37.0 18.4 n/a
1997 666 38.0 17.5 n/a
1998 636 40.0 15.9 n/a
1999 616 40.0 15.4 n/a
2000 623 39.0 16.0 29.2
2001 633 40.5 15.6 18.5
2002 620 41.3 15.0 24
2003 620 41.3 15.0 24
2004 620 41.7 14.9 23.5
2005 639 41.7 15.3 23.3
2006 618 39.4 15.7 34
2007 605 40.2 15.0 33.9
2008 585 42.3 13.8 37.6
2009 370 32.7 11.3 46.8
2010 352 31.0 11.3 54.3
2011 388 30.7 12.6 55.4
2012 397 29.9 13.2 61.5
2013 405 28.9 14.0 61.7
2014 418 30.1 13.8 63.9
2015 429 30.0 14.3 62
2016 421 32.0 13.1 67.2
2017 455 32.2 14.1 64.2
2018 435 26.4 16.4 54.5
2019 458 32.3 14.1 62
2020 451 32.9 13.7 65.4
2021 412 31.3 13.1 65
2022 428 28.3 15.0 66.1
2023 430 32.3 13.2 67.9
2024 431 33.8 12.7 55.5

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 J M Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 570 31.0 18.3 n/a
1989 633 34.8 18.1 n/a
1990 704 34.8 20.2 0
1991 719 37.3 19.2 n/a
1992 714 43.0 16.6 n/a
1993 673 33.7 20.0 n/a
1994 680 35.9 18.9 n/a
1995 680 37.0 18.4 n/a
1996 680 37.0 18.4 n/a
1997 666 38.0 17.5 n/a
1998 636 40.0 15.9 n/a
1999 616 40.0 15.4 n/a
2000 623 39.0 16.0 29.2
2001 633 40.5 15.6 18.5
2002 620 41.3 15.0 24
2003 620 41.3 15.0 24
2004 620 41.7 14.9 23.5
2005 639 41.7 15.3 23.3
2006 618 39.4 15.7 34
2007 605 40.2 15.0 33.9
2008 585 42.3 13.8 37.6
2009 370 32.7 11.3 46.8
2010 352 31.0 11.3 54.3
2011 388 30.7 12.6 55.4
2012 397 29.9 13.2 61.5
2013 405 28.9 14.0 61.7
2014 418 30.1 13.8 63.9
2015 429 30.0 14.3 62
2016 421 32.0 13.1 67.2
2017 455 32.2 14.1 64.2
2018 435 26.4 16.4 54.5
2019 458 32.3 14.1 62
2020 451 32.9 13.7 65.4
2021 412 31.3 13.1 65
2022 428 28.3 15.0 66.1
2023 430 32.3 13.2 67.9
2024 431 33.8 12.7 55.5

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 J M Hill Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,328 (7.1%) $17,308 (92.9%) $18,636
2020 $1,610 (7.8%) $19,137 (92.2%) $20,748
2021 $1,513 (6.9%) $20,265 (93.1%) $21,778
2022 $1,266 (6.1%) $19,581 (93.9%) $20,847

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

Impact of COVID-19 on J M 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 977th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1190th of 1534 Elementary schools
 14.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (J M Hill Elementary School)45.240.7
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (J M Hill Elementary School)6340.7
 22.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (J M Hill Elementary School)45.220.3
 24.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (J M Hill Elementary School)76.759.4
 17.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (J M Hill Elementary School)56.826
 30.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (J M Hill Elementary School)47.128.1
 19%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (J M Hill Elementary School)55.731.6
 24.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (J M Hill Elementary School)45.929.4
 16.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (J M Hill Elementary School)76.759.4
 17.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (J M Hill Elementary School)58.532.7
 25.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students458430
 6.1%
African American122101
 17.2%
American Indian732
 357.1%
Asian1610
 37.5%
Hispanic6681
 22.7%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White179127
 29.1%
Two or More Races6776
 13.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62%67.9%
 5.9%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 431 students attended J M Hill Elementary School.

J M Hill Elementary School ranks 992nd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at J M Hill Elementary School are 32% White, 21% Two or more races, 20% African American, 14% Hispanic, 10% American Indian, 2% Asian.


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

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