Hill Elementary

Summary:

Hill Elementary is a highly-regarded public elementary school in Austin, Texas, serving 842 students in grades PK-5. The school has consistently maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking among the top elementary schools in the state over the past decade.

Hill Elementary's academic performance is truly exceptional, consistently outperforming the Austin Independent School District (ISD) and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Hill Elementary's 5th-grade students achieved 89.92% proficiency in STAAR Reading, compared to 62.05% for Austin ISD and 53.96% for Texas. The school's student subgroups, such as female students, male students, White students, and students with special needs, all rank among the top in the state, with many subgroups achieving 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Hill Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 12.74% to 15.2% over the past three years, significantly lower than the district and state averages.

When compared to nearby schools within the Austin ISD, Hill Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution. Schools like Cook Elementary, Wooten Elementary, and Wooldridge Elementary have significantly lower STAAR test scores and overall SchoolDigger rankings, highlighting the exceptional academic achievement at Hill Elementary. The school's consistent 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger over the past decade, along with its consistently high STAAR test scores, demonstrate its ability to maintain academic excellence year after year, a testament to the dedication of its teachers, staff, and the support of the community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8601 Tallwood Dr
       Austin, TX  78759-8126


(512) 414-2369

District: Austin Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
398th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,079 Help


Students who attend Hill Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Murchison Middle
High:    Anderson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  842

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.6%
Hispanic:
21.5%
Two or more races:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hill Elementary ranks better than 91.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 14th among 77 ranked elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.6%), Hispanic (21.5%), two or more races (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hill Elementary is 16.1. 43 elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hill Elementary is $10,079. 72 elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hill Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Austin Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Independent School District (Isd) 554th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hill Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 85.68 145th 3465 95.8%
2005 85.27 191st 3475 94.5%
2006 82.57 280th 3476 91.9%
2007 83.21 252nd 3724 93.2%
2008 85.61 185th 3768 95.1%
2009 80.48 466th 3884 88.0%
2010 85.12 129th 3937 96.7%
2011 87.48 46th 4095 98.9%
2012 90.00 209th 4206 95.0%
2013 92.70 92nd 4221 97.8%
2014 91.73 116th 4260 97.3%
2015 90.88 152nd 4320 96.5%
2016 88.58 300th 4286 93.0%
2017 89.51 384th 4329 91.1%
2018 94.66 194th 4359 95.5%
2019 92.32 273rd 4479 93.9%
2021 94.01 241st 4578 94.7%
2022 94.38 200th 4581 95.6%
2023 94.12 208th 4647 95.5%
2024 89.26 398th 4675 91.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.55 231st 1046 77.9%
2019 82.52 112th 1112 89.9%
2021 71.67 216th 961 77.5%
2022 71.96 232nd 1004 76.9%
2023 89.71 50th 1099 95.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.15 572nd 3226 82.3%
2019 50.27 1554th 3333 53.4%
2021 83.05 275th 3446 92.0%
2022 89.26 145th 3487 95.8%
2023 84.25 274th 3556 92.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.91 558th 3558 84.3%
2019 85.20 193rd 3684 94.8%
2021 89.40 149th 3799 96.1%
2022 90.84 142nd 3952 96.4%
2023 91.93 136th 4086 96.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.75 917th 4264 78.5%
2019 57.94 1504th 4309 65.1%
2021 50.81 1968th 4451 55.8%
2022 54.86 1828th 4477 59.2%
2023 58.52 1618th 4521 64.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.76 253rd 4306 94.1%
2019 88.32 339th 4348 92.2%
2021 91.21 292nd 4499 93.5%
2022 91.88 226th 4561 95.0%
2023 92.54 229th 4588 95.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.07 1005th 3106 67.6%
2019 69.24 874th 3184 72.6%
2021 76.12 598th 3006 80.1%
2022 70.87 708th 2958 76.1%
2023 72.55 591st 2980 80.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.27 471st 4240 88.9%
2019 61.32 1252nd 4295 70.8%
2021 75.70 508th 4331 88.3%
2022 85.48 295th 4461 93.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.71 163rd 4319 96.2%
2019 92.70 226th 4357 94.8%
2021 94.13 207th 4498 95.4%
2022 94.08 176th 4563 96.1%
2023 92.91 209th 4585 95.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.80 462nd 1005 54.0%
2019 52.65 525th 1009 48.0%
2021 77.85 160th 967 83.5%
2022 65.45 320th 957 66.6%
2023 71.76 253rd 1015 75.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.31 191st 2483 92.3%
2019 72.18 431st 2515 82.9%
2023 71.72 457th 2443 81.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.05 255th 4168 93.9%
2019 71.37 803rd 4188 80.8%
2021 84.09 381st 4329 91.2%
2022 80.58 502nd 4376 88.5%
2023 69.48 964th 4401 78.1%
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Rank History for White students at Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.33 203rd 3127 93.5%
2019 85.19 254th 3142 91.9%
2021 82.07 319th 3082 89.6%
2022 87.18 179th 3082 94.2%
2023 88.58 149th 3106 95.2%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Hill Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 417 17 11 24 n/a n/a n/a 0 469
1989 391 20 28 32 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1990 389 15 19 24 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1991 559 21 32 38 0 n/a n/a 0 650
1992 642 21 29 59 1 n/a n/a 0 752
1993 713 21 32 60 1 n/a n/a 0 827
1994 635 21 32 43 1 n/a n/a 0 732
1995 697 21 46 42 4 n/a n/a 0 810
1996 697 21 46 42 4 n/a n/a 0 810
1997 672 25 50 41 1 n/a n/a 0 789
1998 656 16 65 52 1 n/a n/a 0 790
1999 650 13 80 58 1 n/a n/a 0 802
2000 623 15 73 59 1 n/a n/a 0 771
2001 559 16 52 55 0 n/a n/a 0 682
2002 548 25 65 64 0 n/a n/a 0 702
2003 548 25 65 64 0 n/a n/a 0 702
2004 569 29 66 76 0 n/a n/a 0 740
2005 563 26 68 88 1 n/a n/a 0 746
2006 547 35 48 107 2 n/a n/a 0 739
2007 514 37 50 125 2 n/a n/a 0 728
2008 459 36 47 124 1 n/a n/a 0 667
2009 484 27 53 144 0 n/a n/a 0 708
2010 476 25 66 124 1 n/a n/a 0 692
2011 473 20 55 154 0 0 35 0 737
2012 526 20 44 136 0 0 43 0 769
2013 534 21 53 150 0 0 42 0 800
2014 568 16 54 150 0 0 54 0 842
2015 607 26 62 129 0 0 66 0 890
2016 655 28 63 155 0 1 68 0 970
2017 624 26 65 164 0 1 59 0 939
2018 640 31 72 153 0 0 58 0 954
2019 675 37 72 160 0 0 59 0 1003
2020 669 34 66 172 1 0 61 0 1003
2021 571 25 64 158 0 0 53 0 871
2022 562 33 72 182 0 0 60 0 909
2023 510 33 56 181 0 0 62 0 842

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 469 28.0 16.7 n/a
1989 471 n/a n/a n/a
1990 447 28.0 15.9 n/a
1991 650 28.1 23.1 n/a
1992 752 41.7 18.0 3.1
1993 827 44.0 18.8 4.1
1994 732 43.8 16.7 3.1
1995 810 44.5 18.2 2.1
1996 810 44.5 18.2 2.1
1997 789 45.7 17.3 1.5
1998 790 42.5 18.6 2.3
1999 802 45.0 17.8 1.4
2000 771 46.0 16.8 2.2
2001 682 42.6 16.0 2.8
2002 702 45.3 15.5 3.1
2003 702 45.3 15.5 3.1
2004 740 39.9 18.5 4.6
2005 746 44.0 17.0 5.8
2006 739 44.0 16.8 9.6
2007 728 44.0 16.5 9.8
2008 667 40.5 16.5 13.5
2009 708 41.4 17.1 14
2010 692 41.9 16.5 14.3
2011 737 46.3 15.9 13.7
2012 769 49.0 15.6 11.1
2013 800 49.5 16.1 11.1
2014 842 55.5 15.1 8.4
2015 890 54.0 16.4 9.2
2016 970 58.0 16.7 9.8
2017 939 59.6 15.7 7.6
2018 954 59.5 16.0 6.9
2019 1003 61.4 16.3 9.7
2020 1003 60.7 16.5 11.5
2021 871 60.6 14.3 12.7
2022 909 55.8 16.2 13.2
2023 842 52.0 16.1 15.2

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 Hill Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 469 28.0 16.7 n/a
1989 471 n/a n/a n/a
1990 447 28.0 15.9 n/a
1991 650 28.1 23.1 n/a
1992 752 41.7 18.0 3.1
1993 827 44.0 18.8 4.1
1994 732 43.8 16.7 3.1
1995 810 44.5 18.2 2.1
1996 810 44.5 18.2 2.1
1997 789 45.7 17.3 1.5
1998 790 42.5 18.6 2.3
1999 802 45.0 17.8 1.4
2000 771 46.0 16.8 2.2
2001 682 42.6 16.0 2.8
2002 702 45.3 15.5 3.1
2003 702 45.3 15.5 3.1
2004 740 39.9 18.5 4.6
2005 746 44.0 17.0 5.8
2006 739 44.0 16.8 9.6
2007 728 44.0 16.5 9.8
2008 667 40.5 16.5 13.5
2009 708 41.4 17.1 14
2010 692 41.9 16.5 14.3
2011 737 46.3 15.9 13.7
2012 769 49.0 15.6 11.1
2013 800 49.5 16.1 11.1
2014 842 55.5 15.1 8.4
2015 890 54.0 16.4 9.2
2016 970 58.0 16.7 9.8
2017 939 59.6 15.7 7.6
2018 954 59.5 16.0 6.9
2019 1003 61.4 16.3 9.7
2020 1003 60.7 16.5 11.5
2021 871 60.6 14.3 12.7
2022 909 55.8 16.2 13.2
2023 842 52.0 16.1 15.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hill Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $666 (7.8%) $7,819 (92.2%) $8,485
2020 $782 (9.3%) $7,634 (90.7%) $8,416
2021 $454 (4.5%) $9,625 (95.5%) $10,079

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hill Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 273rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 208th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Hill Elementary)6970
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5157
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hill Elementary)6570
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5246
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Hill Elementary)6982
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5058
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hill Elementary)5868
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4951
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Hill Elementary)7884
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5664
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hill Elementary)8579
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5853
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Hill Elementary)7872
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4840
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1003842
 16.1%
African American3733
 10.8%
American Indian00
Asian7256
 22.2%
Hispanic160181
 13.1%
Pacific Islander00
White675510
 24.4%
Two or More Races5962
 5.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.7%15.2%
 5.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hill Elementary

Yes. Hill Elementary ranks in the top 8.5% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Hill Elementary are 61% White, 21% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 4% African American.

Students who attend Hill Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Murchison Middle
High : Anderson High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 842 students attended Hill Elementary.


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